A tattoo, on it's own - holds no special power.  Like beauty, it is the eye of the beholder.  Helping a person see their body differently after trauma can help them change the way they see their entire world.

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When we want to facilitate a positive change, we need artistic ability, technical excellence, and what I call 'trauma triage' - to help my clients work THROUGH any trauma triggers, rather than minimize or avoid them in those crucial moments.

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Then, and only then, can the tattoo be a talisman of strength instead of a reminder of pain