This workbook will help readers identify, assess, and celebrate the resources they already have as well as offer new strategies to add to their personalized trauma recovery toolbox. The wealth of activities are developed from, and informed by, the authors' cultural experience and are supported by neuroscience, psychology, and somatic psychology. The variety of exercises within each of the eight keys differ in their approach, offering explorations of creativity, movement, mindful awareness, nature connection, visualization, and writing. Eight keys that are integral to safe trauma recovery are explored through activities aimed at helping readers feel safe, stable, and in control of their mind, body, and life in the aftermath of trauma. They key topics cover: plotting your course with mindfulness; beginning with your epilogue; knowing that remembering is not required; stopping flashbacks; reconciling forgiveness and shame; taking smaller steps for bigger leaps; getting moving; and making lemonade. The workbook is useful as a stand-alone volume and as a companion to the original 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery. Book jacket.
8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook