{"id":26774,"date":"2023-10-23T13:07:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T17:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/?p=26774"},"modified":"2023-10-23T14:48:12","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T18:48:12","slug":"the-view-from-here-what-happened-to-you-what-i-learned-in-trauma-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/briwebapp.net\/cfgxfm\/blogs\/afternoons\/2023\/10\/the-view-from-here-what-happened-to-you-what-i-learned-in-trauma-training\/","title":{"rendered":"The View From Here – What Happened To You? What I Learned In Trauma Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was away Thursday and Friday for trauma training.\u00a0 A course offered by Life’s Seasons Care and Support Inc<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Life’s Seasons offers trauma-informed care.\u00a0 \u00a0“Trauma happens when an individual experiences a distressing situation that threatens the person\u2019s sense of safety or security.”\u00a0 Trauma-informed care helps people go from being stuck in the trauma to moving through it.\u00a0 \u00a0Not pretending it didn’t happen either.<\/p>\n

Trauma looks different for everyone.\u00a0 It’s not the event that gets labelled as trauma.\u00a0 It’s how we see it. How we experience it.\u00a0 And it can change how you see yourself and the world around you.<\/p>\n

There’s a good chance you have experienced something traumatic happen to you.\u00a0 There’s a good chance it’s effected people you know.\u00a0 People you love.\u00a0 \u00a0I’ve been told that what we experienced around the world during the pandemic was a form of trauma, and whether we realize it or not, we are still feeling the impact.<\/p>\n

It’s what you do with the trauma that can change your life for the better.\u00a0 It can be hard to reach out for help.\u00a0 It can be hard to admit we can’t fix it or change it on our own.\u00a0 It can feel easier to hide it, ignore it, bury it, run away from it.\u00a0 But the only way to heal what has broken you – is to work through it.<\/p>\n

What we go through in this life will have an impact on how we see ourselves and the world.\u00a0 Good and bad.\u00a0 The good news is, we don’t have to be stuck there.\u00a0 We can re-wire our brains and change our perspective.<\/p>\n

I talked to a lot of people over the past couple days in this training that have all experienced some form of trauma.\u00a0 People are hurting all over the world and in this community.<\/p>\n

People you might pass in the street or the grocery store just might be carrying around something really heavy.\u00a0 Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, an illness, abuse of any kind, poverty, food insecurity.\u00a0 \u00a0There is a lot that people are dealing with on a daily basis.\u00a0 That pain, that heaviness, that exhaustion – can leave you feeling unwell.<\/p>\n

I have been learning a lot about trauma and how it affects our bodies for a few years now because I have a story of my own.\u00a0 I experienced the sudden loss of half my family over 30 years ago.\u00a0 I thought I was handling it.\u00a0 I thought I was doing okay even though I had never talked to anyone about it.\u00a0 The truth is – I’ve been keeping busy and ignoring it and hiding from it.\u00a0 Until a pandemic hit, and I turned 50 and all of a sudden I realized it was heavier than I realized and I wasn’t okay and I couldn’t keep pretending to be and I needed help to understand it.<\/p>\n

That’s the power of asking for help.<\/p>\n

Feeling heard, seen and validated.\u00a0 \u00a0When you share your story, you take back control and get your power back.<\/p>\n

Nothing we experience ourselves is ever the exact same as anyone else.\u00a0 Even if the situation is similar – the experience will always be different.<\/p>\n

I have learned over the years that there is comfort in sharing my story.\u00a0 There is comfort in connecting with others who have experienced similar situations.<\/p>\n

With that – a great sense of relief and freedom in realizing that you don’t get over the huge hurts in life, nor should you have to or be expected to.\u00a0 Healing takes time.\u00a0 Grief is never ending.<\/p>\n

But there is hope and there is help available.\u00a0 Don’t ever be ashamed to ask for help and don’t ever feel you can’t share your story.\u00a0 You never know how much sharing your struggles might help empower someone else.<\/p>\n

And instead of\u00a0 encountering someone who might be having a bad day, or seem rude or aggressive – and thinking “what is wrong with you?” – maybe reframe the question and ask “what happened to you?”.<\/p>\n

We will never truly know what someone is going through in this world.\u00a0 \u00a0It’s a pretty dark place at times and can feel overwhelming.<\/p>\n

Be kind.<\/p>\n

It was an incredible two days learning about trauma and it’s impact on our bodies and brains.\u00a0 Trauma stays with us.\u00a0 It creates a chemical reaction.\u00a0 If you wonder why a sound or smell can bring up negative thoughts and feelings, think about why.\u00a0 Our bodies react before our brains sometimes.\u00a0 Trauma changes people.<\/p>\n

Good news – you can do things to help yourself.\u00a0 Moving your body, eating healthier foods helps.\u00a0 Journaling is a powerful tool.\u00a0 Practicing self care.<\/p>\n

So many things you can do.<\/p>\n

If you have questions about trauma informed care, or want to get on the list so you know when the next learning session is – reach out to Life’s Seasons.\u00a0 They will point you in the right direction.<\/p>\n

I think we’re all a little broken inside.\u00a0 And that’s okay.<\/p>\n

And by the way – if you’re looking to support Life’s Seasons and the amazing work they do in our community helping so many people – you can buy one of these cool t-shirts.\u00a0 Different sayings and different options.<\/p>\n

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