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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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Transforming Pain Into Purpose
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Posted On June 22, 2023
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