A Journey of Healing and Recovery from C-PTSD

Category: emotional regulation

How to Cope with Self-Harm Urges: 5 Gentle Strategies That Help Me Stay Grounded

Sep 29, 2025

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by

Ness

in coping strategies, emotional regulation, healing in hard moments, mental health tools, trauma recovery

Struggling with the urge to self-harm? In this trauma-informed guide, Ness shares 5 gentle, practical tools that help regulate your nervous system and stay grounded in moments of overwhelm.
Healing Trauma by Having Fun: Why Joy Matters in Recovery

Apr 24, 2024

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by

Ness

in C-PTSD, emotional regulation, Healing Practices, Joy in Healing, nervous system regulation, trauma healing, trauma recovery

Relearning how to have fun was a turning point in my healing journey with C-PTSD. Here’s how joy, hobbies, and light-hearted moments can support trauma recovery.