🧠 Trauma-Informed Skills (Non-Therapy Focus)
- 1. 1.1 What Trauma Can Do to Daily Routines 00:04:00
- 2. 1.2 How Trauma Affects Sleep and Rest 00:04:34
- 3. 1.3 The Link Between Trauma and Concentration 00:04:57
- 4. 1.4 Trauma and Decision-Making Challenges 00:04:27
- 5. 1.5 Daily Habits That Can Be Harder After Trauma 00:04:51
- 6. 1.6 Recognizing How Trauma Shapes Reactions 00:03:58
- 7. 1.7 Understanding Avoidance Behaviors 00:03:54
- 8. 1.8 Noticing Emotional Numbness in Daily Life 00:03:52
- 9. 1.9 The Role of Hypervigilance in Everyday Situations 00:03:45
- 10. 1.10 Why Some Days Feel Harder Than Others 00:02:55
- 11. 1.11 Understanding How Trauma Affects Trust 00:03:09
- 12. 1.12 Daily Struggles with Motivation and Energy 00:03:22
- 13. 1.13 Identifying Barriers Caused by Trauma 00:03:17
- 14. 1.14 How Trauma Impacts Relationships at Home 00:03:42
- 15. 1.15 Seeing the Bigger Picture of Trauma’s Impact 00:03:35
Lesson Overview
1.2 – How Trauma Affects Sleep and Rest: Sleep can become one of the first things disrupted by trauma. Nighttime may bring racing thoughts, nightmares, or sudden awakenings. The body stays tense, unable to relax even in safe surroundings. Rest doesn’t come easily when the mind keeps scanning for danger. Fatigue builds up, making daytime focus harder and emotions less steady. Over time, poor sleep creates a cycle of exhaustion and irritability. The body’s healing process slows, and energy fades faster. Recognizing sleep patterns can help restore calm and stability. Gentle routines and consistent rest times bring safety back to the night. Rest is more than sleep—it’s learning to feel safe enough to close your eyes again.
About this course
Practical, non-clinical skills to support individuals with trauma histories while promoting safety, trust, and resilience.
This course includes:
- Trauma-informed communication and de-escalation practice activities
- Checklists and guidelines for creating safe, supportive environments
- Real-world scenarios to apply trauma-informed approaches effectively