Trauma Survivors Blog

DBT Skills: Wise Mind

This post will talk about the Wise Mind Skill. The goal of this skill is to balance your emotional mind and your reasoning mind.

How to Make a Self-Care Box

One of the main coping mechanisms that I recommend people try is creating a self-care box. In times of crisis, stress or any sort of...

Things People Shouldn't Say to Trauma Survivors

Being assaulted was one of the most horrific, difficult things I’ve ever had to experience. Despite this event, there’s something I’ve...

Trauma Around the Holidays

It is not uncommon for the holiday season to be very difficult for people to cope with, especially survivors of trauma. This may include...

Navigating Traumaversaries

Traumaversaries are the “anniversaries” of traumatic events. They can land on a specific day, or an approximate time during the year. It...