Healing in the Wake of Trauma

In the wake of tragedy we often reflect on our own buried trauma. 

According to Chopra Treatment Center, “you need to love yourself enough to believe that you deserve refuge from pain and suffering.” The daily work of healing can begin today with these 5 small steps. 

1. Be Willing to Heal.  The desire to feel better can be your best ally on the road to recovery. Don’t give in to the ego, which will try to tell you there’s something wrong with you: there’s nothing wrong with you. The reactions you experience because of trauma are only responses— they are not who you are.

2. Accept Support From Loved Ones.  When healing from emotional trauma, it’s important to connect with others regularly and avoid isolating yourself.

3. Seek The Assistance of Trained Professionals.  You may wish to attend individual or group therapy, seek out expert opinions and receive the help of someone trained in the field of emotional trauma, who you feel comfortable with and trust.

4. Practice Meditation and Mindfulness.  Meditation helps quiet the chatter of the mind, to allow you to experience wisdom, acceptance and a new appreciation for life. 

5. Incorporate Movement Into Your Daily Routine.  Yoga and other forms of physical activity release endorphins, and make you feel safe and stable. It’s vital to ensure you regularly engage in physical activity to help create positive feelings which have been torn down from emotional trauma.