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Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.221 – How to Handle Emotional Flashbacks at Night: Nighttime magnifies memory because silence amplifies thought. Emotional flashbacks often surface when distractions fade, pulling old fear into present time. Begin by turning on soft light to re-orient your senses to current safety. Speak grounding statements aloud: “I’m in my bedroom in 2025.” This anchors you in now, not then. If the body shakes, hold a pillow tightly or place a cool cloth on your forehead to regulate temperature. Avoid chasing the memory; chase comfort instead. Listening to calm narration or ambient sound replaces mental replay with predictable rhythm. Keep grounding objects nearby—a texture, scent, or small stone—to engage physical awareness. After stabilization, note the trigger gently without judgment. Over weeks, your body learns that nighttime no longer equals danger. Consistency rewires safety signals until even darkness becomes neutral ground again. Healing happens through repetition, not forceful forgetting.

About this course

Training in crisis intervention techniques and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, de-escalate conflicts, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

This course includes:
  • Scenario-based crisis intervention training modules
  • Safety planning templates and communication protocols
  • Resource guides for emergency and post-crisis support services

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