I don't have that book but I am quite familiar with the exercises you are talking about as I use to work in the violence prevention field for many years.

Art is a hobby for me but as I don't journal painting/drawing is very cathartic - so I know what you are talking about. And yes, taking care of our little one is extremely important. When I did that exercise you were talking about my inner child wanted to leave the house with me, as it was unsafe - until I figured that out the visualizing didn't work. Cool

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