🧠 Trauma-Informed Skills (Non-Therapy Focus) *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 What Trauma Can Do to Daily Routines 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 How Trauma Affects Sleep and Rest 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 The Link Between Trauma and Concentration 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 Trauma and Decision-Making Challenges 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 Daily Habits That Can Be Harder After Trauma 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 Recognizing How Trauma Shapes Reactions 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 Understanding Avoidance Behaviors 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 Noticing Emotional Numbness in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 The Role of Hypervigilance in Everyday Situations 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 Why Some Days Feel Harder Than Others 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 Understanding How Trauma Affects Trust 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 Daily Struggles with Motivation and Energy 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 Identifying Barriers Caused by Trauma 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 How Trauma Impacts Relationships at Home 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 Seeing the Bigger Picture of Trauma’s Impact 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 Why Predictability Matters After Trauma 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 Creating Morning Routines for Calm 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 Using Bedtime Routines to Feel Secure 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 Setting Small Daily Goals for Structure 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 Making Meals Part of a Safe Routine 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 Building Safety Into Work or School Time 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 Planning Rest Breaks Into the Day 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 Creating Predictable Family Rituals 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 Using Checklists to Reduce Anxiety 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 Finding Comfort in Repeated Practices 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 Daily Planning as a Safety Strategy 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 Using Time Blocks for Stability 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 How to Adjust Routines When Life Changes 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 Balancing Flexibility and Predictability 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 Building Confidence Through Daily Structure 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 What Grounding Means in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 Using Breathing to Re-Center Quickly 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 5 Senses Check-In for Grounding 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 Muscle Relaxation Techniques 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 Using Movement as a Grounding Tool 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 Grounding Through Touch and Texture 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 Anchoring With Safe Words or Phrases 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 Grounding in Nature and Outdoors 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 Quick Grounding for Stressful Moments 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 How Music Helps With Grounding 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 Using Visualization for Calmness 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 Creating a “Grounding Toolkit” 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 Practicing Grounding Every Day 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 Teaching Grounding to Family Members 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 Recognizing When Grounding Is Needed 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 What Triggers Look Like in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 How the Body Reacts to Triggers 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 Early Warning Signs of Being Triggered 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 Keeping a “Trigger Journal” for Awareness 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 Identifying People or Places That Trigger Stress 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 Understanding Emotional Flashbacks 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 Responding to Triggers Without Escalation 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 Healthy Distractions to Re-Focus 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 Creating Safe Words or Signals 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 Using Support Systems During Triggers 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 Practicing Self-Compassion When Triggered 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 Turning Triggers Into Learning Opportunities 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 Building Confidence in Managing Triggers 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 Separating Past From Present Experiences 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 Celebrating Progress in Trigger Management 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 Why Naming Feelings Matters 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 Common Emotions After Trauma 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 Recognizing Body Signals of Emotions 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 Expanding Your Emotional Vocabulary 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 Using Journals to Track Feelings 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 Sharing Feelings With Trusted People 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 Learning the Difference Between Anger and Hurt 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 How to Express Sadness Safely 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 Identifying Joy Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 Recognizing Emotional Overlap 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 Practicing Daily Check-Ins With Emotions 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 Using Art to Express Feelings 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 Emotional Awareness in Relationships 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 Naming Feelings to Reduce Confusion 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 Building Comfort in Sharing Emotions 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 What Boundaries Mean in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 Setting Boundaries Around Time and Energy 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 Saying “No” Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 Recognizing Unsafe Situations Quickly 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 Setting Physical Space Boundaries 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 Building Digital Boundaries Online 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 Teaching Others to Respect Boundaries 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 How to Handle Boundary Pushback 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 Practicing Assertive Communication 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 Boundaries in Friendships and Family 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 Creating Safety Plans for High-Stress Situations 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 Boundaries at Work or School 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 The Link Between Boundaries and Self-Worth 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 Revisiting and Adjusting Boundaries Over Time 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 Celebrating Boundary Successes 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 Staying Calm Before Speaking Up 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 Choosing the Right Time to Talk 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 Practicing Active Listening Skills 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 Using “I Feel” Statements Effectively 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 Avoiding Blame in Conversations 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 Staying on Topic Without Escalation 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 Recognizing When to Pause a Talk 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 How to Revisit a Conversation Later 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 Dealing With Disagreement Respectfully 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 Using Written Notes if Talking Is Hard 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 Practicing Role-Play Conversations 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 How to Handle Raised Voices or Anger 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 Using Support Persons in Conversations 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 Following Up After Difficult Talks 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 Building Confidence in Communication 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 Recognizing Stress Before It Peaks 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 Creating a Daily Stress Log 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 Quick Stress-Relief Techniques 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 Using Breaks as a Coping Tool 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 Balancing Stress With Relaxation Practices 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 Avoiding Shutdown Through Small Steps 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 Identifying Escalation Patterns 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 Calming Activities for Stressful Days 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 Building a Stress “Go-To” List 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 Using Social Support to Manage Stress 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 Redirecting Energy Into Healthy Activities 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 Practicing Gratitude Under Stress 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 Recognizing and Releasing Tension 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 Preventing Stress From Becoming Overwhelm 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 Celebrating Success in Stress Management 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 What Resilience Means After Trauma 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 Recognizing Small Achievements Daily 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 Building Strength From Setbacks 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 Practicing Hope in Daily Routines 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 Celebrating Progress, Not Perfection 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 Identifying Inner Strengths 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 Building on Past Successes 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 Sharing Wins With Others 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 Keeping a Resilience Journal 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 Using Encouragement to Stay Motivated 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 Recognizing Growth Over Time 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 Learning From Difficult Moments 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 Turning Challenges Into Opportunities 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 Resilience Through Positive Self-Talk 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 Building a Long-Term Resilience Mindset 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 What Growth Means After Trauma 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 Setting Long-Term Personal Goals 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 Creating a Vision for Daily Life 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 Identifying Strengths to Build On 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 Breaking Goals Into Smaller Steps 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 Creating Accountability Systems 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 Tracking Progress Over Time 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 Building Healthy Habits Into Growth Plans 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 Identifying Supportive People for Growth 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 Learning New Skills for Independence 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 Growth Through Giving Back 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 How to Stay Flexible With Goals 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 Celebrating Milestones Along the Way 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 Reviewing Growth Every Few Months 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 Moving Forward With Confidence 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
9.15 – Building a Long-Term Resilience Mindset: Long-term resilience comes from habits that protect mental, emotional, and physical balance. It means preparing for stress instead of fearing it. Regular reflection, rest, and connection maintain strength over time. A resilient mindset views change as challenge, not threat. It grows from patience and daily self-care rather than sudden courage. Over time, this mindset becomes a quiet, steady confidence. Building it requires practice, forgiveness, and flexibility. Long-term resilience transforms recovery into stability and purpose. It’s the art of continuing, no matter what life brings next.
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