Category: trauma recovery
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How to Cope with Self-Harm Urges: 5 Gentle Strategies That Help Me Stay Grounded
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.
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The Power of Coregulation: How Safe Connection Calms My Nervous System
Coregulation taught me something trauma never did: I don’t always have to hold it all alone. Through safe connection, my nervous system is slowly learning what calm feels like.
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Depression Feels Like Your Body and Mind Asking for Deep Rest — And That’s Okay
Depression can feel like your mind and body are asking for deep rest—not weakness. Learn why slowing down is a valid and necessary part of trauma healing and mental health recovery.
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Healing Trauma by Having Fun: Why Joy Matters in 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.
Traversing Trauma 