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Course overview
Lesson Overview

11.24 – Personal Appearance and Self-Respect After Trauma: Trauma can disrupt how you view your body and clothing, making familiar routines feel foreign or overwhelming. Rebuilding this connection starts small—washing your face, choosing a soft shirt, or brushing your hair with patience. Gentle routines remind your brain that your body is safe again. Avoid forcing yourself into clothing that triggers memories; comfort and control are priorities. Dressing slowly allows you to relearn trust in your reflection. Some days, simply being clean is progress. Over time, the act of caring for your appearance becomes part of healing rather than pressure. As self-respect grows, clothing shifts from armor to expression. Trauma recovery invites self-kindness in every detail, teaching that care isn’t vanity—it’s evidence of resilience and renewal after pain. Healing wears simple, honest clothing and moves forward quietly, one morning at a time.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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