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Sample quotes for G.R.A.C.E. themes

The G.R.A.C.E. Themes Defined	Sample Quotes
Grace & Compassion: Becoming aware of what one needs to feel healthy, noticing that everyone moves at a different pace, and integrating the TSY emphasis on doing what is right for your body, generated a level of gentleness with one's body and patience with the process of change.	“if something is hurting, I think ‘hmm, why is that hurting’...instead of being like that doesn't hurt, I'm just being weak”; “starting to think that I ought to give myself a little credit for all I've survived...I ought to like myself” “appreciate how huge it is that I was able to survive...made me appreciate the level of trauma.”
Relation: Coming into contact with inner experiences, or a sense of knowing and being attuned to what is occurring within, such as physical sensations and emotions as well as stronger connection in personal relationships.	“being able to sit with myself [in yoga] allowed me to stay in myself when people tried to be affectionate...there's more closeness in relationships, especially physical comfort”;
Acceptance: shifts in participants’ levels of acceptance of themselves, their bodies, and their lives; being at peace with life as it was and currently is.	“a little more comfortable with my body...don't have to be a certain size or weight”; “decided these postures aren't going to be perfect for everyone else and I don't have to be like everyone else to be able to exist.”
Centeredness: experiencing a quieter mind, less rumination and more time to think, as well as the ability to see alternative perspectives, be less reactive, and feel more positive.	“[my] identity is [no longer] as a trauma survivor” and “[my] identity is much more whole”; “just letting my mind rest, I'm able to feel renewed and replenished.”
Empowerment: TSY was a step toward a more active life and a greater sense of control and confidence in one's life as it provided tools for effective action and generated awareness for new possibilities. More engagement in activities also meant a decreased tendency to disconnect when faced with obstacles (e.g., anxiety) that previously prevented involvement.	“[I have started to] acknowledge and confront... anger about having been abandoned as a child”; “stronger because I have another tool in the toolbox to use; “even though no choice when the flashbacks come, there are more things I can do to kind of work through it...stronger because I have another tool in the toolbox.”; “feel like I have more of an idea that the future is real, and that I can achieve my goals. I'm starting to really care about our future a lot...it feels like it's just all opening up.”