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 Supports in BC
Includes info on free/low cost counselling, workplace mental health supports, supports for young people, sensiors, Indigenous Peoples, and more.
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.
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 Tolerence – 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.