This document discusses trauma and stress self-management. It outlines various causes of trauma like abuse, neglect, accidents, and loss. Common symptoms are listed for the body, emotions, and thinking. Barriers to healing like substance abuse and isolation are mentioned. The healing journey involves seeking professional help, self-help techniques, and finding daily activities to engage in like exercise, writing, and learning. Persistence is needed as setbacks may occur, but healing is possible with time and effort.

1. Trauma & Stress SelfTrauma & Stress Self
ManagementManagement
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2. Cause, Signs & Behavior
Abuse~ physical,
emotional, sexual
Neglect
War
Temper & rage outbursts
Physical illness, surgeries
& disabilities
Diagnosis/Sickness in
Family
 Substance abuse (family
or Self)
Accidents / natural
disasters
Loss of loved one
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Irritability
Uncontrollable anger
Trouble relaxing –
sleeping
Worrying often
Blaming others
Difficulty
communicating/
listening
Increase in cigarettes /
alcohol
Hard time having fun


3. Symptomsbody Emotion
Appetite variances
Sweating or chills
Stomach aches, diarrhea
Headaches
Tremors or muscles
twitches
Startle easily
 An underlying chronic
disease process can
cause depression
Overwhelmed
Heroic
Euphoric
Invulnerable
Angry
Guilty
Depressed
Sadness
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4. Thinking
Trouble with:
Barriers:
Memory
Confusion
Concentrating
Decision making
Clarity
Don’t confuse
medical
ailments with
mental Illness

• Substance use
• Un-supporting
relationships
• Self-destructive
blaming/ shaming
• Lack of self care
• Worrying
• Isolating
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5. Healing Journey
Professional or Group help
Self help
Something to do Everyday
Supplements
Self Empowerment
Validation
Connection with at least
one person
Hope
Personal responsibility
Talk to at least one person
Join a group
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Fun &Exercise
Write/ Sing
Spiritual thought or action
Routine act
Wear something to feel
good
Get some little thing done
Learn something new
Do a reality check
Don’t confuse medical
ailments with mental
illness

6. Progressing
Courage & Persistence
References:
Your deserve an enjoyable life
Healing is possible
Setback may happen
Find your boundaries
Make a list of warning signs
Make a list of remedies
Make a list of trusted people
Use a mantra
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http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content
SMA-3717/SMA-3717.pdf
http://
kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochure
http://
online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240

7. Progressing
Courage & Persistence
References:
Your deserve an enjoyable life
Healing is possible
Setback may happen
Find your boundaries
Make a list of warning signs
Make a list of remedies
Make a list of trusted people
Use a mantra


http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content
SMA-3717/SMA-3717.pdf
http://
kap.samhsa.gov/products/brochure
http://
online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240