Posts by Bliss Lewis
How to Build a Support System While Healing From Trauma
Healing is often described as a journey. But when you are recovering from trauma, it can feel more like navigating a labyrinth in the d...
The Importance of Sleep in Trauma Recovery — And How to Support It Gently
For many people, the night is a time for rest and rejuvenation. But when you are living with the effects of trauma, the night can feel ...
Nutrition for Trauma Healing: Supporting the Brain and Body Gently
When we talk about healing from trauma, we usually talk about therapy, processing memories, or maybe medication. We rarely talk about w...
How Exercise Supports Trauma Recovery and Emotional Stability
When we think about exercise, we often think about fitness. We think about strength, endurance, calorie burning, or hitting a new perso...
Creative Expression for Healing Trauma: Art, Music, and Movement
When we talk about healing from trauma, we often think about talking. We imagine sitting in a chair, recounting stories, and finding th...
The Power of Journaling in Trauma Recovery
For many, the idea of journaling evokes images of neatly written pages, a daily chronicle of events and feelings. It's often recommende...
Mindfulness for Trauma Survivors: Feeling Safer in the Present Moment
Mindfulness has become a go-to recommendation for managing stress, improving focus, and finding a sense of inner peace. It is often pre...
How Deep Breathing Helps Regulate the Nervous System After Trauma
"Take a deep breath." It is perhaps the most common piece of advice given for stress or anxiety. Yet, for someone living with the after...
Grounding Techniques for PTSD: 10 Tools That Can Help Right Now
When you live with the effects of trauma, there can be moments when the past feels like it is happening right now. A sudden noise, a pa...
How Trauma-Sensitive Care Transforms Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes
In the world of mental health, we often focus heavily on specific diagnoses and treatment modalities. You might spend hours researching...