The process of healing from trauma and loss
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The process of healing from trauma and loss
The Process of Healing from
Trauma and Loss
Signs of Unresolved Trauma and Grief
Suicidal Ideation
A Pattern of out-of-control and self-injurious behavior
Self-destructive addictions
Intrusive thoughts, images, feelings and nightmares
Flashbacks
Extensive comorbidity/multiple diagnosis
Inability to tolerate feelings or conflicts
Intense self-blame and feeling unworthy
Staying stuck in the victim or perpetrator roles
Disorganized attachment patterns
Black and white thinking and other cognitive distortions
Pathological dissociation
Signs of Unresolved Grief
Prolonged and excessive guilt
Sudden outbursts of anger/excessive anger
Recurring or long lasting depression
Caretaking behavior
Self-injury
Emotional numbness or constriction
Grief Triggers
Anniversaries
Holidays
Age-related
Seasonal
Music
Rituals
The Process of Healing
Acknowledging the loss
Telling the story and sharing the pain
Accepting support
Connecting current behavior with the original wound
Separating the past from the present
Creating a new story; integrating the trauma into the context of one's life with new understanding
Reframing Grief and Loss From a Spiritual Perspective
Helplessness is shifted into powerlessness
Hypervigilance is sifted into surrender
Isolation shifts into building a support network
Loss of faith and trust shifts to faith and trust in a loving and compassionate God
"What, can Jesus meet my need? Yes, and more than meet it. No matter how intricate my path, how difficult my service; no matter how sad my bereavement, how far away my loved ones; no matter how helpless I am, how deep are my soul yearnings--Jesus can meet all. All, and more than meet."
~ Howard Taylor
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Present in the Pain (for those who have suffered horrendous anguish)
Tre-Angeli on Grief (Articles on trauma, grief and loss; email support available)
Articles on Healing and Transformation Through Grief
Recovery From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
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Trauma and Loss
Signs of Unresolved Trauma and Grief
Suicidal Ideation
A Pattern of out-of-control and self-injurious behavior
Self-destructive addictions
Intrusive thoughts, images, feelings and nightmares
Flashbacks
Extensive comorbidity/multiple diagnosis
Inability to tolerate feelings or conflicts
Intense self-blame and feeling unworthy
Staying stuck in the victim or perpetrator roles
Disorganized attachment patterns
Black and white thinking and other cognitive distortions
Pathological dissociation
Signs of Unresolved Grief
Prolonged and excessive guilt
Sudden outbursts of anger/excessive anger
Recurring or long lasting depression
Caretaking behavior
Self-injury
Emotional numbness or constriction
Grief Triggers
Anniversaries
Holidays
Age-related
Seasonal
Music
Rituals
The Process of Healing
Acknowledging the loss
Telling the story and sharing the pain
Accepting support
Connecting current behavior with the original wound
Separating the past from the present
Creating a new story; integrating the trauma into the context of one's life with new understanding
Reframing Grief and Loss From a Spiritual Perspective
Helplessness is shifted into powerlessness
Hypervigilance is sifted into surrender
Isolation shifts into building a support network
Loss of faith and trust shifts to faith and trust in a loving and compassionate God
"What, can Jesus meet my need? Yes, and more than meet it. No matter how intricate my path, how difficult my service; no matter how sad my bereavement, how far away my loved ones; no matter how helpless I am, how deep are my soul yearnings--Jesus can meet all. All, and more than meet."
~ Howard Taylor
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Present in the Pain (for those who have suffered horrendous anguish)
Tre-Angeli on Grief (Articles on trauma, grief and loss; email support available)
Articles on Healing and Transformation Through Grief
Recovery From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse
Return to top
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