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A Reading of “Lockdown” with Peter Levine, PhD

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As the pandemic continues and case numbers are on the rise, many people are facing another lockdown during the holiday season – and for a lot of them, feelings of isolation and sadness might be ramping back up.

That’s why today, we’d like to share something a little different with you.

During an interview a few months back, Peter Levine, PhD, paused to read the poem “Lockdown” by Brother Richard Hendrick, a Capuchin Franciscan living in Ireland.

It’s a reminder that even during times of fear, sickness, and even death, there are still reasons for hope and love. Have a listen.

 

 

Now we’d like to hear from you. How are you working with clients who have been struggling to find hope during the pandemic?

Please leave a comment below and let us know.

 

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77 Comments

  1. Anne Cronin, Other, IE says

    Dear Ruth, Peter and team,

    Thank you for this beautiful and Hope focussed recording. Being present to myself is the gift I attempt to bring to those people who choose to come through my door.

    Clients are speaking of despair and irritation at a media stream of death and rising numbers affected, upset and frustration at restrictive measures imposed on people.

    People including me, feel the challenge of living in isolation to ensure we don’t pass on the transmissible coronavirus, and that we don’t get exposed unduly to coronavirus however, there is the choice to ‘feed the lion’ or to ‘feed the wolf’ who creates powerful thoughts of Love and Hope.

    Vibration of Hope resonates with the Hope in every being.

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  2. Paul Childs, Coach, USA says

    My clients are undergoing a collective trauma even as they consider themselves intelligent enough to navigate the effects of the coronavirus. A weariness has set in which has caused many to become more complacent, take more risks. And it is this exhaustion I fear, which keeps them from discovering the hope. Their certainty.

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  3. Yvonne Belmont, Counseling, AU says

    A touching and real commentary of living today. Definitely worth sitting with for a quiet time.

    Reply
  4. Donna Lauck, Psychotherapy, PA, USA says

    I have a cell phone that is just for patients to call any time even if they just need someone to talk to. There is no charge, we just talk. Unfortuneatly, there is still spam, but that is easily ignored. My patients do not abuse this because they know others may need time, also.

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  5. Verena, Psychology, DE says

    Thank you so much for posting this video.
    Peter Levine is just a wonderful human being.
    The lines are showering me with hope, positive thoughts and LOVE – thank you!

    Reply
  6. john russell, Psychotherapy, richmond, VA, USA says

    thank you Peter for who you are
    and what you give us

    Reply
  7. Audra Morris, Counseling, Columbia, MD, USA says

    Grateful!!!

    Reply
  8. Maria Pini, GB says

    Thank you so much for sharing. Maria 😁😁

    Reply
  9. Gerrie Slothouber, Psychotherapy, NL says

    Thanks for the poem! I stay in contact with my clients on a regular basis and response to their massages in beteren. Sometimes I also sent little signs of hope and resilience, by music, nature, love and art. Only when I think it matches to the state the person one the other site of the phone is in. It gives a sense of togetherness when real contact is missing.

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  10. Carmen Sylla says

    This is really wonderful! Full of hope and love!
    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

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  11. Ursula Daly, Psychotherapy, IE says

    Thank you so much
    Inspirational heart rending
    Love conquers all and as long as we know that we will keep on motoring through the difficult times.
    U
    Ireland

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  12. Gwenyth Francis, Counseling, AU says

    That was beautiful and touched my heart.

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    • Margaret Gottlieb, Medicine, AU says

      Hi Gwen,
      Hope you are keeping well. Inspiring poem isn’t it.
      Have a lovely festive season despite this crappy Covid crisis!
      Margie Gottlieb

      Reply
  13. Lynne Bitler, Ossipe, NH, USA says

    Lovely and thank you very much. We all need to hear this and love each other..
    Rejoice in the current moment which is all we really KNOW and it is enough to be alive.
    Bless us all

    Reply
  14. Fred Port, Coach, CA, USA says

    We forget… Hold too often… How about sharing the simple pleasures with others. This is a good reminder to reach out… To help others.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    A lovely reminder of the power of love and care.

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  16. Katie Finaz, Teacher, Wasilla, AK, USA says

    Lovely. Nicely done Peter. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Raysa Amador, Teacher, Glen Cove, NY, USA says

    Thanks for sharing the light if hope❤️

    Reply
  18. Linda, Counseling, CA says

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this touching piece of love.

    Reply
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