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    • Transforming Wounds into Wisdom: A Journey towards Healing, Authenticity, and Intentional Living
    • When Talk Therapy is Retraumatizing
    • Finding Healing: Strategies for Working with Stuck Memories Related to Trauma
    • Transforming Your Life by Breaking Free from Procedural Memories
    • The Lingering Physical Impact of Trauma: Strategies for Coping with Post-Traumatic Memories
    • Breaking Free: The Practical Skill to Identify and Overcome Stuckness
    • Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress: The Power of Selling Yourself on Change
    • Creating Positive Change: Practical Tips for Working with Behavioral Patterns
    • Pushing through Self-Imposed Boundaries
    • Rewriting the Narrative: Techniques for Healing Traumatic Memories
    • Attachment History and Trauma Treatment: Understanding the Connection
    • Reversing the Physiological Imprint of Trauma: How to Work with Your Limbic System
    • Breaking Free from Hypoarousal: Techniques for Reengaging the Brain
    • The 3 Core Emotional Needs
    • The Power of Emotional Needs: What Happens When They’re Not Met
    • Nurturing Relationships for Emotional Well-Being
  • TRAUMA EDUCATION & SKILLS
    • INTRODUCTION
      • Trauma and Mental Health
      • Trauma Informed Care
    • UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA
      • A Simplified Definition of Trauma & Adaptive Information Processing
      • Summary of Trauma
      • Different Types of Trauma and The Impact on Individuals
      • The Impact of Trauma on Veterans, Children, and Domestic Violence Survivors: A Comprehensive Review
      • Long Term Effects of Trauma on Physical & Mental Health
      • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociation, and Depersonalization: An Overview of Trauma and Its Effects on the Mind and Body
      • Trauma & The Body
      • How to Recognize Signs & Symptoms of PTSD
      • Trauma and the Nervous System: Understanding the Science of Emotional Pain
      • Neurobiology of Trauma and It’s Effects on the Brain
    • BUILDING RESILIENCE
      • Building Personal Resilience: How to Overcome Adversity and Thrive in Life
      • How to Build & Sustain Personal Resilience
      • CREATIVITY & SELF-EXPRESSION
      • Everything You Need to Know About Journaling
      • The Power of Resilience: How to Rewrite Your Story and Thrive after Trauma
      • Gratitude Journaling
    • SELF CARE, SLEEP, EXERCISE, NUTRITION & WELLNESS
      • Self Care Plan
      • Self Compassion Practices for Healing
      • Sleep Hygiene Tips for Improving Sleep
      • Exercise & Movement for Trauma Recovery
      • Nutrition & Wellness for Mental Health
    • COPING WITH TRAUMA
      • IDENTIFYING & COPING WITH TRAUMA TRIGGERS
        • Neuroscience of Trauma Triggers
        • Simplified Explanation of a Triggered Brain
        • 5 Tips to Identify Trauma Triggers
        • Identifying Triggers & Coping Strategies
        • 25 Tips for Identifying & Coping with Triggers
        • 23 Strategies to Help Manage Triggers
        • 10 Coping Strategies
        • Trauma Triggers & Common Symptoms
        • Coping Skills for Trauma Triggers
      • ABOUT GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • Importance of Grounding in Trauma Work
        • What You Should Know About Grounding Techniques
        • 3 Grounding Techniques for Managing Distress
        • 10 Quick Grounding Techniques to Cope with Triggering Memories
        • A mix of 10 Different Grounding Techniques
      • PHYSICAL, SENSORY, MENTAL & BREATHING GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • PHYSICAL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • 25 Physical Grounding Techniques
        • Rhythmic Movement
        • Butterfly Hug (EMDR Therapy Technique)
        • SENSORY GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • 101 Sensory Grounding Techniques
        • Temperature
        • BREATHING GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • The Art of Breathing: How to Use Your Breath to Reduce Stress and Find Inner Peace
        • Chemistry of Breathwork
        • 99 Breathing Grounding Techniques
        • Breathing Techniques for Managing Anxiety
        • Consciousness Controlled Breathwork For Releasing Trauma
        • Resetting Fight or Flight Breathing Technique
        • Voo Breathing Technique
        • MENTAL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES
        • 25 Mental Grounding Techniques
        • 101 Mental Grounding Techniques
        • Near to Far Sound Focusing
        • Tuning into Your Body
      • MINDFULNESS PRACTICES
        • Mindfulness Meditation and Trauma: Why a Trauma-Informed Approach is Important
        • 101 Mindfulness Grounding Techniques
        • Mindfulness Practices for Staying Present
        • Steps for a Mindfulness Meditation
    • MANAGING YOUR FEELINGS
      • 5 PRIMARY EMOTIONS: Description & Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Anger: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Anguish: Description and Physical Sensations
      • ANGER MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES
        • 25 Activities to Discharge Anger from your Body
        • Dealing with Anger After Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault: Tips for Healing and Coping as a Survivor
        • How to Deal with Trauma-Related Anger and Rage: A Comprehensive Guide
        • Quick Look at Reducing Anger
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Love: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Happiness: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Sadness: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Fear: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 SECONDARY EMOTIONS: DESCRIPTION & PHYSICAL SENSATIONS
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Contempt: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Curiosity: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Despair: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Disappointment: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Disgust: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Envy: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Excitement: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Guilt: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Helplessness: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Hope: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Hostility: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Interest: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Jealousy: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Loneliness: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Outrage: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Pity: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Pride: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Relief: Description and Physical Sensations
      • 20 Feelings and Emotions Related to Shame: Description and Physical Sensations
    • DISSOCIATION
      • 3 Signs of Structural Dissociation
      • 10 Techniques to Try to Stay Present & Avoid Dissociating.
      • 25 Techniques for Self Care to help with Dissociative Episodes
      • About Dissociation & Tips to Stay Connected
      • Healing Dissociation Caused by Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
      • How Chronic Abuse Can Lead to Frequent Dissociative Episodes
      • Specific Language to Help Dissociated Loved Ones Distinguish Reality from Internal Thoughts or Feelings
    • CHANGING YOUR THINKING
      • Worksheet: ADCDE ~ Identifying & Challenging Negative Beliefs
      • Worksheet: Anxiety Management
      • Worksheet: Challenging Negative Thoughts
      • Worksheet: Challenge & Reframe Negative Thoughts
      • Worksheet: Identifying & Challenging Negative Thoughts
      • Worksheet: Increasing Awareness of Thoughts and Emotions
      • Worksheet: Setting & Achieving Goals
    • COMMUNICATION SKILLS & BOUNDARIES
      • Assertiveness Skills for Setting Boundaries
      • Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships
      • Helping Loved Ones Understand When You’re Triggered: Navigating Confusion and Misunderstanding
      • Trauma & Relationships
    • SEEKING SUPPORT
      • THERAPIES
        • Extensive List of Evidence Based Trauma Therapies
        • Effectiveness of Trauma Therapies
        • Somatic Experiencing
          • The Somatic Approach to Trauma: How Peter Levine is Changing the Game
        • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing-EMDR
          • EMDR & Trauma Related Disorders
          • A Closer Look at EMDR
          • Guide to EMDR Therapy
          • 8 Phases of EMDR Standardized Protocol
        • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-CBT
          • Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) & How it Works
          • What to Expect During Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
        • Trauma-Focused-CBT
        • Dialectical Behavior Therapy-DBT
        • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction-MBSR
        • Art Therapy
        • Play Therapy
        • Family Therapy
        • Group Therapy
      • The Role of Social Support in Recovery
      • Trauma Support Groups
      • Trauma Hotlines
      • Trauma Organizations & Advocacy Groups
      • Trauma Therapist Directory
    • ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
      • YOGA, MEDITATION & OTHER MIND_BODY PRACTICES
        • Bodywork for Trauma Recovery: Anatomy and Physiology
        • Bodywork: Movement Therapy
        • Energy Healing
        • Emotional Freedom Technique
        • Meditation & Tips on How to Start Your Practice
        • Mindfulness Meditation and Trauma: Why a Trauma-Informed Approach is Important
        • Steps for a Mindfulness Meditation
        • Revolutionary Trauma Release Process
        • Trauma Shaking Exercises
        • Sound Therapy
        • Trauma Informed Yoga & Exercise Programs
    • FINDING MEANING & PURPOSE
      • Understanding Your Trauma Journey
  • BLOG
  • RESOURCES
    • PIONEERS IN TRAUMA RESEARCH
      • Bessel Van Der Kolk
      • Peter Levine ~ Somatic Experiencing®
      • Janina Fisher ~ Psychotherapist
      • Pat Ogden, Ph.D ~ Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
      • Richard C. Schwartz ~ Internal Family Systems
      • Francine Shapiro ~ EMDR
      • Stephen Porges ~ Polyvagal Theory
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