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Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/trauma-and-mental-time-travel The continued influence of trauma after-the-fact is real, because the phenomenon of mental time travel is real. So if you’re trying to heal from trauma, have s...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/tapping-out-trauma-a-simple-self-soothing-technique Over 30,000 people search Google about EFT or tapping therapy every month. What does tapping have to do with trauma, and how can you use ...

Written by: S. Inc. Mental health maintenance has a concrete impact on physical health, so it’s worth examining one’s available tools. Some may want to reconsider meditation as a form of self care, especially if you’ve found in the past that meditation doesn’...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/comfort-your-trauma-with-your-mirror-neurons You know that shivery, calm, addictive feeling you get when someone plays with your hair, traces your arm, or gives you a massage? The concept b...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/what-is-hypervigilance-definition-examples-causes  You may have heard the word “hypervigilance” before, most likely in the context of trauma or anxiety. But what exactly is hypervigilance...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/celebrating-selfishness-when-being-selfish-is-healthy When you hear the word “selfish,” do you feel your stomach drop? Does the thought of putting yourself first make you recoil? If so, y...

Written by: C. Beck DBT teaches different skills to self-check and modify your behavior in the moment. These skills can help you move from discomfort to connection in everyday life. In this downloadable reference sheet, find three easy-to-remember acronyms t...

Written by S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/trauma-quotes-for-validation-healing-triumph Trauma often comes with grief. You may grieve your life prior to trauma, grieve for the future, grieve for what could’ve been, grieve for your ...

Written by: C. Beck When your pain stays locked away in difficult memories, you can’t do anything about it, and the pain festers, coming out in unhelpful or unexpected ways (like anger). Imagine yourself at a time when you were going through hurt, with no on...

Written by: I. Rosales Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/identity/relational-trauma-scars-without-physical-violence On the surface, complex or relational trauma is easy to dismiss. “Yeah, it sucks to grow up with dysfunctional parents or exposed to v...

Written by: C. Beck When you’re worked up, it makes sense to feel confused. How could you know where to start? That’s why we recommend preparing an emotional safety plan ahead of crisis times–so it will be easier to maintain stability in the moment. Download...

Written by: M. Stanica Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/anxiety/rejection-sensitivity What is rejection sensitivity, and why does it co-occur with so many different diagnoses? Does that pattern tell us about the causes of RSD? And how can we experie...

Written by: M. Stanica Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/what-is-depersonalization-how-does-it-relate-to-trauma Depersonalization creates a protective barrier against trauma. However, the phenomenon itself may feel even more distressing than i...

Written by: C. Beck Need to vent? In an anonymous, troll-free place? Imagine easily getting stuff off your chest, before it starts digging into your chest. Why Vent Here? Venting into a journal can feel off-putting. Venting on a forum opens you up to trolls...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/trauma/2020-emotional-needs-of-first-responders First responders, so often called upon to help those in despair, may feel selfish or guilty for talking about their own struggles. As such, the gene...

Written by: A. Won Losing sleep over work? Thinking an all nighter might be in your cards? Learn why staying up late decreases success in the long run (according to research!) and how to prioritize sleep for your mental health and productivity. You wake up...

Written by: S. Rainne Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/healing/post-traumatic-growth-liminal-space-after-trauma Once you endure major trauma, you will change as a person–that much is certain. And while you didn’t choose your trauma or the potential ...

Written by: C. Beck Are you going crazy over the million things you should be doing? What if we told you that there’s only one ‘should’ worth your while–giving yourself a break for once! When you continually emphasize what you’re not doing, you’re not just s...

Written by: M. Stanica Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/healing/its-hard-to-heal-while-swimming-in-self-blame  We all criticize ourselves every once in a while. Being aware of our faults and where we need to improve is a good thing. However, self-bl...

Written by: C. Beck Website Link: https://www.supportiv.com/how-to-help/how-to-help-someone-is-triggered  If a friend has confided in you about their trauma, or mentioned that they sometimes get triggered, your first question may be: “Well how can I help i...