Trauma and Working through Recovery

When we explore Trauma, whether it is a life threatening event, exploitation, judgment, shame or physical injury it can really knock us off our stride. Even the mention of certain key events, sounds, images, or names can trigger a powerful and uncontrollable reaction. People who struggle with coping and working thru trauma need special supports and processes. These supports help them feel understood and provide the necessary tools and processes of working from trauma to recovery. This article explores the Seven Headed Hydra of Trauma and Recovery.

 

 

Each aspect of Trauma and Recovery has special tools and risks and supports. Over time this article will explore each of these aspects of the Seven Heads of Trauma and Recovery. The first installment of this article will focus on Grief Processing.

Processing Grief

In working from victim to survivor the need for acceptance and understanding are key clinical priorities. In my experience helping folks heal from abuse, loss, isolation and shame takes us directly to the events and feeling trapped and overwhelmed with no where to go, no safe place. It is during this initial phase of treatment we explore each of the parts of grief.

Read About –  Grief and Loss: What it means to grieve written by Lions Heart Counselor Victoria Carding, LCSW.

Other aspects of the Seven Headed Hydra of Trauma and Recovery include:

Self Regulation -CBT, DBT, Mindfulness/Meditation

New Coping Skills –

• Worry Breaks
• Walking Away
• Daily Mood Log
• Uncovering Techniques
• Grounding Exercises
• Journaling
• Externalization of Voices

Medication Exercise Diet and Sleep (MEDS)

New Hope and Goals – Vision Board

EMDR 

Corrective experiences