When a person experiences a traumatic event, their body and mind react in ways that are designed to protect them. These reactions, often referred to as the fight, flight, or freeze responses, are rooted in the body’s survival mechanisms. Understanding these responses can help normalize the trauma experience and provide insight into how people respond to stress and danger.

This worksheet is designed to help you identify your emotional triggers and develop strategies for emotional regulation. By becoming more aware of your triggers, you can take proactive steps to manage your reactions and emotions.

Creating a worksheet on Self-Compassion and Healing After Trauma can provide a structured approach to help individuals understand and practice self-compassion as they work through the healing process. Here's a template that can be used in therapeutic settings:

Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a framework that involves understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma. Caregivers and loved ones play a vital role in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma. This guide offers caregivers and loved ones practical information and strategies to help those healing from trauma.