“ Trauma is any terrifying event that instantly changes the world as we know it, leaving us helpless and emotionally overwhelmed. ” — Sue Johnson

“ Negative emotions, such as anger and fear, narrow our focus, while positive emotion expands the range of our thoughts and creates the urge to play and experiment. ” — Sue Johnson

“ The first and foremost instinct of humans is neither sex nor aggression. It is to seek contact and comforting connection. ” — Sue Johnson