I shared this in my Summer Camp Workshop and said I would post it here for everyone to go through if they would like. It is adapted from SAMHSA's Trauma Informed Care in Behavioral in Mental Health Services Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP 57) document, originally for mental health care workers to make sure they are taking care of themselves while helping others.
SAMHA. (2014, March). Tip 57 trauma-informed care in Behavioral Health Services. SAMHSA Library. https://library.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sma14-4816.pdf
Physical
What are non-chemical things that help my body relax?
What supports my body to be healthy?
Psychological/Mental
What helps my mind relax?
What helps me see a bigger perspective?
What helps me counteract negative self talk?
What helps me challenge negative beliefs?
What helps me build my theoretical understanding of trauma and addictions?
What helps me enhance my helping skills in working with traumatized individuals?
What helps me become more self-reflective?
Emotional/Relational
What helps me feel grounded and able to tolerate strong feelings?
What helps me express my feelings in a healthy way?
Who helps me cope in positive ways and how do they help?
What helps me feel connected to others?
Who are at least three people I feel safe talking with about my reactions/feelings?
How can I connect with those people on a regular basis?
Spiritual
What helps me find meaning in life?
What helps me feel hopeful?
What sustains me during difficult times?
What connects me to something greater?
By all means, feel free to add to this if you feel anything might be missing from it. It seems a little light in the physical category, probably because it is adapted from a mental health document.
