With facilitative dialog and touch that honors the preferences of the body, DST lands in a safe proximity to trauma and sets a course for steady progress towards resolution at a pace set by the client. A safe space with gradual intimacy that honors the boundaries and innate impulses of the client naturally facilitates trauma resolution. Rather than the therapist being the antidote to trauma by being a perfect presence, the DST therapist establishes a safe space to help clients feel their own resources with a trusted presence they can count on.