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As a global leader in trauma treatment, we are dedicated to sharing the latest research, therapeutic techniques, and personal stories of healing. Our blog covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the impact of trauma on mental health to practical strategies for fostering resilience, self-compassion, and holistic well-being. Whether you are someone affected by trauma, a loved one, or a professional in the field, our goal is to provide valuable content that supports your journey towards lasting recovery and a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Mindfulness teaches us to re-orientate our lives so that we can enjoy them to the full. Those who practice mindfulness become more aware in securing a healthy balance between doing and being, and becoming fully attentive to the present moment.
Approximately 25% of the British population will experience a mental
Meditation can be a great tool used for calming us down, allowing us to think more clearly, boost our immune system, and can also be helpful as a tool for a wide range of psychological problems. However, as survivors of trauma, we need to make sure we approach meditation with caution, as without guidance from professionals, meditation can be more stressful than supportive.
Somatic Meditation can be used to treat people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), by integrating physical awareness into the psychotherapeutic process, without the need to recall traumatic events explicitly.
While the two terms may seem interchangeable, even different terms for the same practice; they are actually very different, although symbiotic, in the sense that they nurture and support each other, but require different skills for each. Put simply, meditation is the practice of quiet, an inwards focus on “nothing”, and the practice of mindfulness is to be integrated fully in the present, in “something”.
Staying present is one of the biggest challenges for those trying to recover from trauma. Triggers and flashbacks from events in the past can drag you out of reality and back into a world that no longer exists. However, there are ways to train your brain to stay present instead of torturing you with the past.
Do you feel like you spend a lot of your time worrying about how you are perceived by others? Do you often feel “less than”, or over-analyse each of your words and actions once you have left a situation? If you feel like this, it’s very possible that you are suffering from low self esteem that could be attributed to your trauma.
For many people, recovery means learning how to manage triggers
Anxiety affects approximately 40 million adults in the United States
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