E19: The Trauma-Informed Holiday: Mental Preparation & Self-Care Checklist

In this episode, Marquita discusses the concept of a trauma-informed holiday, providing listeners with a mental preparation and self-care checklist to navigate the emotional challenges that often arise during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of understanding personal triggers, creating safe spaces, establishing signals for support, and implementing breaks to manage stress. The episode also highlights the significance of prioritizing self-care and the right to say no to situations that may be harmful or uncomfortable.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode

02:42 Understanding Holiday Triggers and Trauma

05:02 Creating Safe Spaces During the Holidays

08:18 Establishing Signals for Support

10:41 Implementing Breaks and Reset Rules

13:07 Using Routine Tasks as Excuses

15:49 Bookending the Day for Mental Health

18:14 The Right to Say No: Prioritizing Self-Care

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