Sheepdog Tip of the Day, After Combat tip 85
As the debriefing unfolds and you work your way through the memory of the event, know that anything and everything is permitted. The only thing not permitted is anxiety. If you begin to perspire, your voice begins to quiver, your eyes begin to well up with tears, your face becomes white and blotchy, and your hands begin to shake, you need to stop and do tactical breathing. After just a few cycles of this incredible technique, you experience a wave of calm and relaxation that begins to help you de-link the physiological arousal from the memory of the event. In short, you begin to make peace with the memory.
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, On Combat
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Additional Resources
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