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Navigating Trauma

When we go through an intense experience, it can deeply affect our daily lives. This collection can help you feel more grounded and settled over time.

Understanding Trauma

What is Trauma?

Meditation • 5-6 min

Identifying trauma can help us understand our feelings.

What Does Trauma Look Like?

Meditation • 5 min

Understand how trauma can impact day-to-day life.

Trauma Responses in the Body

Meditation • 5 min

Notice how trauma might show up in the body.

How Do I Offer Support?

Meditation • 6 min

Learn how to help someone who has experienced trauma.

Guided Exercises

Reconnecting with the Body

Meditation • 7 min

Gently move the body to find a sense of safety.

Reframing Feelings of Shame

Meditation • 7 min

Show yourself kindness during tough moments.

Finding Your Safe Inner Place

Meditation • 8 min

Create a mental space where you feel safe.

Window of Tolerance

What is a Window of Tolerance?

Video • 4 min

Learn how trauma can shrink our comfort zone.

Pep Talks

You Are Not Broken

Meditation • 4 min

Remember: your trauma is not who you are.

You Are Resilient

Meditation • 4 min

You are strong, even if you don’t always feel it.

The Power to Persevere

Meditation • 7 min

Remind your body that discomfort isn’t always danger.

TIPP Therapy Tools

Cooling Your Emotions

Mindful Activity • 3 min

Use ice to calm yourself down during tough moments.

Releasing Anxious Energy

Mindful Activity • 4-17 min

Use exercise to take your mind off of anxious thoughts.

Squeeze for Relief

Mindful Activity • 3 min

Flex and release your muscles to find a sense of calm.

Breathe Through Anxiety

Mindful Activity • 3 min

Slow down anxious thoughts with paced breathing.

Mindful Walking

Processing Anger

Meditation • 11 min

Work through feelings of anger on a guided walk.

Walking into Presence

Meditation • 7 min

Soothe anxious feelings on a guided walk.

Walk by the Riverside

Meditation • 10 min

Bring mind and body in sync in this walking meditation.

Meditations and Courses

Holding Opposing Emotions

Meditation • 9 min

It’s okay to feel multiple emotions at once.

Moving Beyond Shame

Meditation • 8 min

Creating a healthy practice for overcoming shame.

Recovering After Tragedy

Meditation • 8 min

Reconnect with the body after experiencing a tragic event.

Self-Compassion

Course • 10-20 min

Practice treating yourself with unconditional kindness.

Befriending Our Bodies

Course • 11 min

Awaken yourself to how great your body truly is.

Calming an Anxious Mind

Course • 3-10 min

Learn everyday techniques to soothe anxious thoughts.

Tools for Anxiety and Depression

Grounding Through Tough Moments

Session • 8 min

Learn how to ground yourself during tough moments.

Releasing Tense Muscles

Session • 9 min

Notice how emotions physically feel in your body.

Building Your Support System

Session • 8 min

Get the support you need from the people around you.

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