Innocent Behaviors that Signal Unhealed Trauma

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1. Innocent Behaviors that may indicate unhealed trauma:

• Excessive people-pleasing or fear of conflict in social situations.

• Overreacting to minor stressors or perceived threats.

• Difficulty trusting others or forming close relationships.

• Avoidance of certain places, people, or activities that trigger memories.

• Frequent mood swings or emotional outbursts without clear reasons.

• Engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors or negative self-talk.

  
  

2. How to Start Healing

• Seek professional help with a provider that is trained in trauma recovery

• Establish a support system, family, friends, and support groups can help

• Gain trauma-informed skills such as CBT, EMDR, meditation, etc.

• Practice being present and mindful with meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and yoga to name a few

• Get physical with consistent exercise

• Have structure and stability with consistent routines

• Be creative through art, music, writing/journaling as a way to express your emotions

• Prioritize yourself with great food, plenty of rest, and doing things you enjoy

• Give yourself grace and patience! Recovery is a gradual process that is not linear, give yourself time.

Final Thought

Learn more about Trauma Informed Care here:

Crisis Prevention Center Trauma Informed Care Resources Guide

https://www.crisisprevention.com/library/general/trauma-informed-care/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=gen-tofu-search&msclkid=81e2f87d03a11a5f35a6922ec0f4a225