Coping with Trauma Reminders

Trauma reminders can be almost anything related to your specific experience. These reminders can include certain smells, sights, sounds, even feelings that are connected to your trauma. When you went through your trauma, your memory systems of your brain went into high alert often generating very strong memories of the event. This is a natural response. It’s a way of trying to learn as much as possible about things that are threatening or dangerous. Because these memories are often powerful, you might react when you think about them. In this book you will learn what type of reactions you might expect and learn to develop strategies to help manage these reminders and recover more easily.

Table of Contents

The Way Ahead
What are Trauma Reminders?
Trauma Reminder Reactions
Managing Trauma Reminders
Learning About Your Trauma Reminders
Skills to Deal with Your Trauma Reminders
Step by Step Managing a Trauma Reminder
Skill Building: Confronting Trauma Reminders
Summary
Helpful Hints to Deal with Reminders
Helpful Tips
Soothe Yourself
Take Care of Yourself
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Plan