Category: Tools for Wellbeing
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I know I’m safe, but my body feels like it’s constantly on alert. How do I calm down?

Picture this: You are sitting on your couch. You have a cozy blanket, your favorite show is on TV, and your phone is on silent. You know, logically, that the doors are locked and your emails are answered. You know you are safe. But your heart is pounding like you just ran a sprint. Your Read more
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Am I Weak for Struggling with Everyday Tasks? (Rebuilding Self-Compassion After Trauma)

Let’s be honest for a second: there is a specific, heavy kind of shame that settles in when you’re staring at a pile of dishes that has been sitting there for days. You know the feeling. It’s that tightness in your chest when you look at your overflowing email inbox or other things lingering on Read more
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How can I cope with trauma triggers?

Let’s be honest: ife doesn’t pause just because you’re having a hard day. You still have to show up for work, get groceries, and interact with your family. But when you are living with the aftermath of trauma, those everyday tasks can feel like navigating a minefield. One minute you are fine, and the next, Read more
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How can I manage the effects of trauma in my day-to-day life so that I can function and heal?

Let’s talk about the invisible backpack. You know the one I mean. It’s that heavy weight you strap on every morning before you walk out the door. You take it into the office, the grocery store, and even into bed at night. From the outside, you probably look like you’ve got it all together. You’re Read more
