DAVID LYNCH
FOUNDATION
AUSTRALIA
Domestic Violence Recovery Project
About TM
About the Transcendental
Meditation® (TM) Technique
What Is Transcendental Meditation?
It is a simple, natural, effortless technique practiced 20 minutes twice a day while sitting comfortably with the eyes closed.
It has been taught by highly qualified Certified teachers worldwide for over 65 years and requires no change in lifestyle or adoption of any belief system.
Cynthia, a survivor of domestic violence, explains how after learning the gentle practice of Transcendental Meditation she regained her sense of self-worth.
Pilot Study
Inner city shelter,
Sydney
A transformative program has been quietly making a difference over the last 24 months at ‘Lou’s Place’, a leading domestic violence shelter for women in Sydney, with the voluntary implementation of daily Transcendental Meditation (TM) practise.
Funded by the David Lynch Foundation, TM was offered to both management and clients, and in late 2019, Melbourne University’s Phoenix Centre for Post Traumatic Mental Health undertook a small pilot study on how the TM practice was received by the women at Lou’s place.
The final report from Phoenix highlighted the ‘remarkable’ effect that TM had on the lives of women who had participated in the program – with many reporting a significant reduction in trauma symptoms, higher self-esteem and improved relationships.
Domestic violence is growing exponentially in Australia with very few long-term treatment options for women suffering from abuse-related chronic trauma.
The David Lynch Foundation’s 1000 Women Domestic Violence Recovery Project will expand the scope of our previous domestic violence trauma reduction projects to provide the self-sufficient Transcendental Meditation Program to 1000 indigenous and non-indigenous women from across Australia.
This significant research project will build on successful studies by two leading Australian Universities on the effect of TM in alleviating the chronic mental health consequences of DV-related trauma and violence.
The ground-breaking '1000 Women' project will provide a significant body of evidence relating to the long-term psychological recovery of victims of domestic violence living with chronic trauma – and provide a business case to expand the program in regional and metropolitan communities across Australia.
Helping transform the lives of women living with domestic violence-based anxiety and trauma
SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EXPLAIN HOW TM HAS HELPED TO HEAL TRAUMA
"
It's really made me more aware of my space and my space in the world. Making better decisions for myself and being more conscious of what I need, in the moment. Learning to listen to myself, and say no.
It's changing my life, every week I am noticing.”
Domestic violence survivor
Melbourne University Research Study, 2019
"
It’s helping in a world of chaos. I have noticed my traumatic thoughts are lessening.
It’s miraculous.
I now know what is going on and work through it instead of feeling totally disconnected.”
Female, 28
Domestic violence survivor
"
TM is definitely the vehicle.
It opens doors in our consciousness and removes blockages. I am more patient with myself which is a huge deal for me. Being more grateful about what I am doing at the time. Less anxious and making better decisions for myself.”
Domestic violence survivor
Melbourne University Research Study, 2019.
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