Trauma-Informed Wednesdays: Healing and Growth
Welcome to Trauma-Informed Wednesdays! 🌟
Every Wednesday, we focus on understanding and healing from trauma using trauma-informed practices and insights from experts like Gabor Maté. Here’s what you can expect:
What Trauma-Informed Wednesdays Are About:
Trauma-Informed Wednesdays are designed to help you understand the impact of trauma, including ongoing high levels of stress, and provide you with tools and strategies for healing and growth.
Who This Is For:
- Individuals dealing with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or difficult life experiences.
- Those seeking to understand how trauma affects the mind and body.
- Anyone interested in trauma-informed practices and strategies for healing.
What to Expect:
- Weekly Themes: Each Wednesday, we’ll explore a specific aspect of trauma and trauma-informed care, such as understanding trauma, building resilience, self-compassion, and coping strategies.
- Educational Content: Access articles, videos, and resources that provide insights into trauma and its effects.
- Practical Exercises: Try out exercises and techniques designed to help you process and heal from trauma.
- Personal Stories: Learn from real-life stories of healing and resilience.
- Supportive Discussions: Engage in discussions, share your experiences, and find support within the community.
This Week’s Theme: Understanding Trauma
Let’s start our Trauma-Informed journey by understanding what trauma is and how it affects us. Trauma can include not just catastrophic events but also ongoing high levels of stress from sources like relationships and financial hardship. Here’s how you can start to understand and address trauma:
Exercise: Reflecting on Trauma
- Recognize Your Trauma: Take a moment to reflect on experiences in your life that may have caused ongoing stress or trauma. Acknowledge these experiences without judgment.
- Notice the Impact: Consider how these experiences have affected your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Write down any patterns or recurring themes you notice.
- Practice Self-Compassion: Remind yourself that it’s okay to feel what you’re feeling. Practice self-compassion by treating yourself with kindness and understanding.
Discussion Prompt:
What experiences in your life have contributed to ongoing stress or trauma?