The Role of Self-Love in the Healing of Trauma

And why self-hatred never helps

My therapist pointed out last week that cultivating self-love would be beneficial. She had me close my eyes and repeat the lovingkindness prayer I pray for others for myself. It goes like this: May I feel God’s peace, may I feel God’s joy, may I feel God’s love. After around a few minutes of repeating it, I felt more relaxed. An instant sense of calm sp…