Coping Skills: Panic Attacks

The structure of this advice was based on the article by HelpGuide.org EducationRelaxation TechniquesIn The Moment Coping SkillsBasic Calm Breathing:2-to-1 BreathingCyclical SighingB.O.L.R.A.IBody EngagementDARE MethodDefuse AllowRun towards itEngageSelf-CareExerciseSleepTrigger FoodsSupport NetworksConclusionCitations: Panic attacks are stressful, overwhelming and can become disrupting to normal life. They are relatively common, even more so for those of us with a history … Continue reading Coping Skills: Panic Attacks

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Ideas To Begin Trauma Healing

It's really common to feel very confused and unsure about where we can start in our healing journey. Intense emotions of any kind make it hard to even know what we can or should do to begin. Everyone's healing journey and what's right for them is going to be hard. But some of what is … Continue reading Ideas To Begin Trauma Healing

July 21, 2023January 30, 2024 Advocate

Coping Skills: Emotional Flashbacks

An emotional flashback is when we are triggered into living in the emotional/psychological state we experienced during our traumatic childhood experiences.

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Reparenting

Reparenting is a therapeutic method as well as a general healing technique. It’s useful when parents fail to help children form healthy self-concepts, self-monitor and regulate and have autonomy. Domains of reparenting. Accountability: You take responsibility for your actions. You apologize and/or make amends when you’ve harmed another. But done with positive and self-respect and without … Continue reading Reparenting

May 24, 2020June 9, 2020 Advocate

Coping Skills: Obsessive Thoughts

Table of Contents What Are Obsessive ThoughtsSkills in The MomentBreak The SpiralTrauma SkillsKatniss SkillAffirmationsSomatic Skills2 to 1 BreathingSensory Integration ToolsProgressive Muscle Relaxation Radical Acceptance Long Term Skills What are obsessive thoughts? Obsessive thinking is an inability to control and cope with recurring, distressing thoughts, and images. The process may be mildly distracting or absorbing. Obsessive … Continue reading Coping Skills: Obsessive Thoughts

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Coping Skills Masterposts: Panic Attacks, Flashbacks & Dissociation

Table of Contents The BasicsBreathing SkillsCalm Breathing2-to-1 BreathingGrounding SkillsStatements of PresenceBody EngagementBody Scan5-4-3-2-1 SkillB.O.L.R.A.IGrounding ObjectsKatniss SkillBilateral StimulationBilateral TappingMeditative WalkProgressive Muscle RelaxationMisc. Coping SkillsMovementSplash Cold WaterDistraction The Basics Feel emotions & have thoughts. When we deal with flashbacks and panic attacks we tend to want to make the emotions go away or immediately stop the anxious … Continue reading Coping Skills Masterposts: Panic Attacks, Flashbacks & Dissociation

January 12, 2020February 6, 2020 Advocate

Advice: Healthy Boundaries

The Basics: Let’s start with the basic aspects you can frame healthy boundaries around. Your SpaceYou have the right to personal space, the basics of not having people touching you but also your room. You can have a personal bubble and have places in your home that are only yours. Space is important and hard for … Continue reading Advice: Healthy Boundaries

September 28, 2019February 6, 2020 Advocate

Coping Skills: Help With Sleep

Trouble sleeping can be helped and we can work to promote healthy rest and counteract the insomnia abuse often induces. There is no sure-fire way to end insomnia, and professional may need to be involved as a lack of sleep can cause real health issues. No one-trick will fic but you can work with you're … Continue reading Coping Skills: Help With Sleep

May 10, 2019February 6, 2020 Advocate

Coping Skills: Dealing With Body Memories

Healing the connection with our bodies allows us to help our body move past trauma. Allows us to calm our bodies easier and bring ourselves back from flashbacks.

April 9, 2019February 6, 2020 Advocate

Question: How do you Stop Mourning a Lost Childhood?

You don’t, not really. In complete honesty, the reason your grieving is because you have too. What is going to help you get over the pain is to let yourself feel sad, angry, scared, hurt,lost, depressed and so confused. It hurts like hell but healing is never pretty. It's good to think about someone who … Continue reading Question: How do you Stop Mourning a Lost Childhood?