A trauma response is any reaction that serves to protect us from what we perceive as a threat due to our past lived experiences. They often include emotions, body sensations, thoughts, and behaviors. They are instinctual, learned, and come from the part of our brains concerned with survival – the amygdala. Trauma responses and what can trigger them are as unique as the person.
What are grounding tools and how do I use them? They can help you exit an unwanted flashback, decrease anxiety, escape the impulse to engage in addictive behavior, to settle down from overwhelming emotion, or get reconnected to your body. They are also helpful for sexual trauma triggers, emotional
Do you find yourself frequently feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed, but you’re not sure how you got there? Sometimes we’re going through the day feeling fine, and then something happens and we lose our peace, get anxious, get angry, or just feel like shutting down. Maybe you notice yourself
