When a flashback hits, your brain is time-traveling. These questions can help bring you back: 🔍 What's Similar? - Setting, season, sounds, smells? - Does someone remind you of a person from your past? - What triggered this memory? ✨ What's Different NOW? - Your age and capabilities - Your support system - Your living situation - Your resources and safety - The people around you today 💪 Reality Check Questions: Am I actually unsafe right now, or is this a memory? If it's a memory: - Breathe. You survived then. You're surviving now. - Ground yourself: 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste - Remind yourself: "That was then. This is now. I am safe." If you ARE in real danger: - Trust your instincts - Remove yourself from the situation - Reach out for help immediately 🌱 You're Not Stuck There The past happened. But you're here now—stronger, with more tools, more awareness. You've already survived 100% of your worst days. If flashbacks are overwhelming, please reach out to a trauma-informed therapist. You deserve support. 💙 What grounding technique works best for you? Share below. 👇 You've survived 100% of your worst days. The past happened, but you're HERE now—stronger & more aware. 💪 For more resources follow the link: https://www.abundancewellness.info/

Putting your pain into words can be powerful healing. Try this: Write about your trauma: - What happened & what you felt - What you saw, heard, smelled, remember - Your deepest emotions & thoughts Connect the dots: How has this touched your relationships? Your childhood? Your sense of self? Link it to: 💭 Who you were before 💭 Who you are now 💭 Who you want to become Include everything: - Dreams & nightmares - Haunting thoughts - Flashback details - Raw feelings you've buried You don't need perfect words. You need HONEST words. Why write? Writing helps your brain process what feels unprocessable. It takes what's trapped inside & gives it somewhere to go. You're not reliving it—you're releasing it. Your story matters. Your pain is valid. Your healing is possible. 💙 Consider sharing your writing with a therapist for added support.

Welcome to Healing the body to heal the mind program! I'm so glad you've decided to join this practice. I know that taking this step can be a big one, and I want to acknowledge your courage in prioritizing your well-being. In this space, we'll explore yoga practices with a focus on safety, choice, and empowerment. This means: - Choice: You'll be invited to make choices about your own body and movement throughout our time together. There will be no pressure to do anything that doesn't feel right for you. - Safety: We'll work together to create a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable exploring movement and sensation. - Empowerment: The practices are designed to help you connect with your own inner resources and build a sense of agency. Here are a few things you can expect: - No prior experience necessary: Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, these sessions are designed to be accessible to everyone. - Focus on sensation, not shape: We'll be more interested in what you feel in your body than in how a pose looks. - Invitation, not instruction: You'll be invited to explore movements, not told what you have to do. - Modifications are always welcome: Please feel free to modify any movement or take a break at any time. - Confidentiality: This is a safe space and what is shared here, stays here. I have attached a few reminders and a worksheet that we will work on tomorrow .If you have any questions or concerns before we begin, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to support you on your journey. I look forward to practicing with you on Monday

Hello Everyone I hope this email finds you well. I'm writing to remind you of our upcoming session on Monday where we'll continue our work integrating EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques. What to Expect in Our Next Session Building on our previous work, we'll be focusing on: - Deepening your connection with Self-energy - Continuing to befriend and understand your protective parts - Working with any exiles that are ready for healing - Potentially using bilateral stimulation techniques to support trauma processing Preparation for Our Session To help you prepare: - Take some time to check in with yourself and notice which parts of you might be present today - If you've been practicing the self-tapping (STARR) technique we discussed, continue with gentle practice - Remember that all parts of you are welcome in our work together - Come as you are - there's no need to "prepare" beyond basic self-care Important Reminders - Our approach honors your internal system's natural wisdom and timing - We'll only work with what feels safe and manageable for you - You maintain complete control over the pace and depth of our work - All parts of your experience are valued and respected If you have any questions or concerns before our session, please don't hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to continuing this important work with you.