Trauma & Mindfulness: How to Heal Safely

We’re often remarkably quick to turn against our own reactions. It's not a big deal. I'm fine. I shouldn't feel this way. But pushing an emotion down isn't necessarily the same as processing it. What changes when, instead of immediately trying to feel better, we simply acknowledg ... Show More

Watching someone we love struggle can make us uncomfortable too. So we reach for advice, reassurance, or a plan, hoping to ease the uncertainty for everyone. But what if real support means resisting that urge and allowing someone to be exactly where they are? Learn more about you ... Show More

There's a strange contradiction at the heart of some of life's most meaningful moments: you can create the conditions for them, but you can't command them to happen. Learning when to act and when to wait can open us to experiences that effort alone can't produce. Learn more about ... Show More

Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness - The Power of Self-Nurturing - While we all need to customize meditation, this is particularly important for those living with PTSD or strong, potentially overwhelming emotions. This talk explores how trauma cuts us off from wholeness, and is accompa ... Show More

Guided Mindfulness Meditation to Eliminate Trauma guided mindfulness meditation, trauma elimination, healing journey, overcoming trauma, emotional healing, mindfulness for trauma, inner peace, transformative healing, trauma recovery, emotional resilience, coping with trauma, medi ... Show More

Most of us have encountered trauma either in our own direct experience or with someone in our immediate circle. This talk examines the shame and suffering that arise from trauma and how meditation practices can support a path to full spiritual healing. We focus on practices that ... Show More

Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, and as human beings we are all vulnerable to its potential effects. But how can we meet trauma with tenderness and courage? Healing is so often a precursor to the practice of liberation itself, but true release requires a familiarity with emo ... Show More

In this conversation, Monique Koven and Trauma Expert Dr. Aimie delve into the complexities of trauma healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding the body's role in processing trauma. They discuss the necessity of completing trauma responses, the significance of creating ... Show More

In this episode, our friend Julia Kristina shares some excellent thoughts with us on how to heal from trauma. Go to https://7goodminutes.com/podcast/how-to-heal-from-trauma for full show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share it with a friend or two! Learn more about y ... Show More

Develop resilience and self-compassion as you practice observing discomfort. Explore mindfulness techniques to acknowledge, accept, and navigate uncomfortable emotions or physical sensations, embracing discomfort as an opportunity for growth and inner strength. Remember to rate, ... Show More

In this beautiful conversation, Monique Koven and trauma expert Dr. Arielle Schwartz delve into the complexities of trauma, resilience, and healing. They explore the nuances of complex trauma, the importance of therapy, and the power of community support in overcoming adversity. ... Show More

<p>You may have been told that trauma lives in the body until we’re willing to feel it. Research shows, however, that it is counter-productive to turn toward this pain before we feel resourced, safe and supported. So, how are we to know when to apply the gas in our practice, vers ... Show More

•Use a Strengths-focused perspective to promote trauma resistance and resilience skills •Recognize that people are the experts on their own lives and have adapted to survive •Develop strategies to address secondary effects of trauma and promote self-care •Provide hope—recovery i ... Show More