Managing trauma
Unchecked trauma can disrupt your life, causing anxiety, avoidance behaviours, and cognitive impairments. Managing trauma involves seeking therapy, practising self-care, and gradually processing memories with professional support, leading to healing and resilience.
Websites/Resources
Virtual Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in BC
Includes info on free/low cost counselling, workplace mental health supports, supports for young people, seniors, Indigenous Peoples, and more.
Talking to Children About Violence – Tips for Families and Educators
This resource provides practical guidance for families and educators on talking to children about violence, helping them feel safe, answer questions honestly, and cope with difficult emotions in age-appropriate ways.
How to Cope with Traumatic Events
Understand the emotional response to traumatic events, including signs/symptoms, and action-oriented steps for coping with trauma. From HealthGuide.org.
Support for vulnerable people experiencing homelessness, trauma, and domestic violence
Offers trauma-informed counselling and support for children, youth, adults, and seniors who have experienced trauma, violence, or abuse, helping individuals access compassionate support based on their needs.
Preparing or Recovering from Disaster
Include information and practical resources from the Province of British Columbia to help individuals and communities prepare for emergencies, stay informed during an emergency, and access support during recovery.
Trauma Basics
If you or someone you know has been through a trauma, these fact sheets will give you the basics on what it is and what you can do about it.
HelpStartsHere
Over 2,600 service listings for publicly funded or not-for-profit supports, curated and managed by BC’s Ministry of Health.
Common Reactions to Trauma
Symptoms and behaviours frequently reported by people who have experienced trauma.
Distress Tolerance – 5 Sense Regulation
Practice managing overwhelming thoughts and feelings by grounding your nervous system using your five senses.
Trauma – CAMH
Overview of trauma from Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), based in Ontario.
4 Mindfulness Exercises
Mindfulness is about directing your attention away from thoughts about the past or the future so you can better manage your stress response.
Window of Tolerence Awareness Worksheet
Identify and recognize the symptoms you experience and build awareness of your response to triggers.