Trust Yourself
Discover the transformative power of "Trusting Yourself," a poignant poem from Julie Jules Smoot's acclaimed collection, *Songs of Survival: Healing Poetry for Warriors*. As a Navy Veteran and Sound Alchemist, Smoot weaves her unique experiences into verses that resonate deeply with those seeking empowerment and healing. This poem invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, encouraging them to write and feel their way to emotional liberation. With themes of trust, peace, and transformation, "Trusting Yourself" serves as a gentle reminder that true strength lies within. Each line is crafted to inspire reflection and foster a sense of inner calm, making it an essential addition to your personal library or a thoughtful gift for someone on their healing journey. Embrace the art of self-trust and let the healing begin.
Practitioner / Facilitator License
This Practitioner / Facilitator License grants limited permission to use Trust Yourself in professional, therapeutic, educational, and facilitated settings under the terms outlined below.
Permitted Uses
With this license, the practitioner or facilitator may use the recording in:
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Mental health, counseling, and psychotherapy settings
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Somatic, body-based, and trauma-informed practices
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Sound healing, meditation, and contemplative listening sessions
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Empowerment, self-trust, and inner-authority focused work
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Workshops, retreats, circles, and facilitated group spaces
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One-to-one or group sessions (in person or live virtual)
The recording may be played live during sessions as supportive listening or reflective sound. Use may be guided or unguided, provided participation remains voluntary, consent-based, and paced to participant comfort.
Agency-Centered & Trauma-Informed Use
Trust Yourself supports inner authority without pressure or forced confidence. Practitioners agree to:
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Avoid prescriptive beliefs about certainty, readiness, or “knowing”
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Honor doubt, ambivalence, and hesitation as valid experiences
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Emphasize choice, autonomy, and nervous-system safety
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Respect personal timing, boundaries, and lived experience
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Allow participants to pause, stop, rest, or disengage at any time without explanation
Trust is offered as permission, not expectation.
Restrictions
This license does not permit:
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Redistribution, resale, or sharing of the recording (free or paid)
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Uploading, embedding, or streaming the audio on websites, platforms, apps, or social media
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Use in recorded sessions, online courses, trainings, or downloadable materials
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Editing, remixing, excerpting, or altering the audio
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Transfer or sublicensing to another practitioner, organization, or location
Each practitioner, facilitator, studio, or practice must obtain their own license.
Important Notes
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Trust Yourself is not a medical or psychological treatment and does not replace licensed care.
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Practitioners remain responsible for ethical facilitation, informed consent, and scope of practice.
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Emotional or somatic responses may arise; pacing, grounding, and participant choice are essential.
Copyright
All rights not expressly granted under this license are reserved by the rights holder.
Extended Use
For inclusion in recorded programs, institutional settings, publications, or commercial offerings, a separate extended license is required. Please contact for permissions and pricing.
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