Surviving Childhood Trauma
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Why My Routines are Important to Me
My counselor always talks to me about the things I can control. That is the foundation of trauma healing. I am building my own confidence and discovering my own self-worth through the things that I can control in my life. It is through that confidence that I can manage the moments that I can't.
By Surviving Childhood Trauma4 years ago in Longevity
6 Reasons Trauma Survivors Should Journal
The Whats and Whys of Journals Journals are one of the first things mentioned on the list of self-help tips and tricks for trauma survivors who are working on healing. Most therapists recommend journals as part of the treatment plan, often giving homework in this regard.
By Surviving Childhood Trauma4 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Trauma Triggers
I feel so powerless right now. “To admit uncertainty is to admit to weakness, to powerlessness, and to believe in yourself despite both. It is a frailty, but in this frailty, there is a strength: the conviction to live in your own mind, and not in someone else’s.” -Tara Westover
By Surviving Childhood Trauma4 years ago in Psyche
Adjusting to Mental Health Treatment Via Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I’ve been seeing my counselor for three years. Every week. I have worked very hard with her to build a safe place in her office. A place outside of my everyday life that I can go to get away; a place dedicated to just me and the healing that I need to do for that one appointment slot each week.
By Surviving Childhood Trauma4 years ago in Psyche