InnerMidst Magazine

Issue Six, 2001 - Page 1

From the Editor:

Welcome dear readers to the sixth issue of InnerMidst magazine!

Due to the tragedies of September 11, 2001, we decided to do a special issue regarding its effects. Under "Features" you will find stories written by a WTC survivor (David Frank) and a Pentagon witness (Chloe Mata) and her thoughts as she later travelled across country, as well as other writers whose lives have been affected. Under "HealthShare," articles discussing different healing approaches are offered which you may find useful. Under "Spirit to Spirit," words of spirituality, reflection, and prayers are offered to us all.

This issue took time in the making, as authors were slow to submit articles due to the emotions unleashed in the writing. For me, I found myself inundated with phone calls, emails, and clients, where I provided educational information on trauma and healing modes (my doctorate is in this field) as well as provided consultation to clinicians, who needed assistance with traumatized clients. A good amount of clinicians are not trained in trauma, especially in societal trauma. Secondary trauma or witness trauma is the most common kind that most people are experiencing due to the 9.11 attacks and the scare of biological warfare. Therefore, I felt that InnerMidst should include in this special issue articles on trauma, and in particular, "fight, flight, freeze" reactions.

May you find this issue useful and thought-provoking. Now more than ever, people's hearts, compassion, nonjudgment, and thoughtful assessments are needed. Time as an ally is needed if we are to find solutions and walk upon the paths of healing.

Many blessings to all of you and your beloveds.

D. Villena-Mata, Ph.D.

Editor-in-Chief

InnerMidst Magazine - Issue 6

Features
A Survivor's Story: 09-11-01 World Trade Center
Written by David Frank

things as they are
Written by Chloe Mata

Some Thoughts about September 11
Written by Lynn of Idaho, U.S.A.

Ripples in the Pond...
Written byDonna, Austin, Texas

"So September 10th"
Written by Pat of Austin, Texas

A Day of Reckoning
Written by Nona Passalacqua, CCHT

Why I will not get out of bed....
Written by A.F. Firebird

A Poem on 9-11-01
Written by Damian Nash

Attack on America: A Poem
Written by Marilee S. Niehoff, Ph.D.

Parenting and Relationship
Helping a Child Manage Fears After a Traumatic Event
Written by Sidran Foundation

Spirit-to-Spirit
Today's Idea
Written by Marianne Williamson

Commentary for Sentient Beings
Written by Michael Benner, C.H.T.

A Letter from Deena Metzger

What Will Rule Our Hearts?

Health Share
"Fight, Flight, or Freeze" Reactions, Ongoing Stress and Health
Written by Darling Villena-Mata, Ph.D.

EMOTIONAL FIRST AID

Caring for Your Heart
Written by Institute of HeartMath

Vibrational Harmony: The Key to Healing and Creating Order Out of Chaos
Written by Beverly Nadler, C.H.T.

How Hypnotherapy Can Help
Written by Nona Passalacqua, C.C.H.T.

Meridian Therapies
Mind and Body Healing for the New Millenium
Written by The Association For Meridian Therapies

Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT)
Written by Lakshmi Collins

For the Record
The Statue of Liberty
Written by Emma Lazarus

Definition of Freedom

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