What Not to Do

After a trauma, many people look for ways to feel better. But some of the ways people choose to do this are not helpful and can slow the recovery process. In this book, you will learn about three negative behaviors people use when dealing with a traumatic event. You may be using these negative strategies without even knowing it, so I will teach you how to tell if you might be coping with your traumatic experience in negative ways. I will describe specific alternatives to help you find positive ways to cope.

Table of Contents

The Way Ahead
Unhelpful Ways of Coping
Isolation from Others
Being Around Others
Excessive Anger
Am I Experiencing Too much Anger?
Be Aware
Stop and Count to 10
Take a Time Out
Self-Medicating With Alcohol or Drugs.
Why are Alcohol and Drugs not Helpful?
How Do I know if I'm having a Problem?