Trauma Survivors Blog

This exercise uses your senses to bring your focus back to the present moment. If you're up to it, I think we should do this now! Even if you feel calm or at ease.  

Have you ever felt like your pain doesn’t “count”? Like no matter how much you’re hurting, there’s a voice in your head saying, “Other people had it worse. You’re just being dramatic”? Many survivors struggle with this quiet, constant doubt. This is often called trauma imposter syndrome.

Crisis moments can feel sudden and overwhelming, even if we’ve been doing well for a while. Having a crisis plan ready can make navigating those moments a little easier, because you don’t have to think of everything in the heat of the moment, you will already have a guide waiting for you.

A blog post that talks about Medical trauma. What it is, and how it's valid.

The DEAR MAN skill is part of Interpersonal Effectiveness in DBT. Its goal is to help you communicate your needs or wants in a way that is clear, respectful, and more likely to get a positive outcome.