Ways to Address Our Own Trauma

Self-care and self acknowledgement of our trauma is an essential step in healing. In order to help others we must first help ourselves. The following resources are aimed to help you incorporate ways to practice regulation, self-care, and how to acknowledge your own trauma.

When incorporated into our daily lives, rhythm has the power to regulate our stressed out systems

Practices in Rhythm Can Include:

walking

swimming

listening to rhythmic sounds

dance and/or music

When we intentionally focus on how we are filling ourselves up, it can regulate and reward us

Relational connections are the foundation of a healthy reward system

Soothe

Self- soothing can be productive when done in a healthy way. Click below for some ideas

Self Care

You cannot give what you don't already have. Click here for a self care worksheet

Ace Score

Click here to learn about the ACE test and calculate your own score

Document

Talk About It

When you feel led to, talking about your trauma can be beneficial. Click below for a guide towards talking to a therapist about your trauma

Chat

Rhythm Resource

Actions involving rhythm can be a way to self-regulate. Click below for coloring sheets

Edit

A Word of Hope

Oprah reflects on an interview she had with Shaka Senghor in chapter 8 of What Happened to You?. Watch this video to hear about his story.

"Everything that has happened to you was also happening for you. And all that time, in all of those moments, you were building strength. Strength x strength x strength = power. What happened to you can be your power."

- Oprah Winfrey, What Happened to You?