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Living on the Edge – Snapshots of PTSD: Oysters & Lightning (Cognitive Difficulties from PTSD)

The Art of Healing Trauma

Depression I felt I also had depression because of feeling heavy and down but that might have been PTSD symptoms that just seemed like depression. (8.) Self-tracking I talked about how I was tracking my PTSD symptoms. (9.) I was not completely focused elsewhere mentally such that I wasn’t aware of what just happened.

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The Art of Healing Trauma Coloring Book-Look Inside the Book

The Art of Healing Trauma

Each of the first 13 illustrations in this adult coloring book is accompanied by a mindfulness activity or somatic therapy exercise that teaches you how to ground into your body and self-regulate your own nervous system. These body awareness activities are not just useful for trauma recovery; they can also help to reduce stress and anxiety.

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Why I’m Starting a Writing Practice to Heal from Grief and Trauma (Poetry: “What I Want My Words to Do”)

The Art of Healing Trauma

Taking an inner stance of being open to self and universe. I may experiment with adding body awareness, writing whatever is happening inside my body, as well. Allowing uncensored, stream of consciousness, free writing, either with a writing prompt or just writing what spontaneously arises in the moment.