Is processing trauma only about talking of the past? No, it's more than that
From being aware of physical sensations to altering the narrative, here are a few ways to process trauma in a healthy way.
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When we carry a lot of unaddressed trauma within us, it can be difficult for us to open up or be vulnerable. People often believe that processing unaddressed trauma involves being able to talk of the past. However – it is a lot more than that. Therapist Lauren Baird shared a few tips.(Unsplash)
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We need to work on developing resources that can make us feel safe and calm. It can be imagining a safe space or a safe person to whom we can open up to. (Unsplash)
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We need to build our window of tolerance so that we can manage our emotions and our body sensations in a healthier way. (Unsplash)
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We should observe the sequencing of difficult emotions – we should sit with the difficult emotion and slowly let it discharge. (Pexels)
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