December 2, 2024 • 24 mins
50 Trauma Journal Prompts
Unlock the profound healing potential of journaling for trauma recovery, as we draw inspiration from Lestallion's compelling blog post featuring 50 specially curated journal prompts. This episode promises to guide you through understanding and processing the complex layers of trauma, from the interplay of mind and body to the essential act of expressing emotions. By exploring how trauma impacts your thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations, we discuss redefining trust and rebuilding self-esteem, empowering you to reclaim your personal agency as you journey from surviving to thriving.
Together, we explore the delicate path of forgiveness and the pursuit of inner peace, illustrating how these elements serve as pillars for embracing hope and healing. Celebrate the resilience that lies within by setting healthy boundaries, rediscovering inner strengths, and recognizing the non-linear nature of the healing process. We emphasize the transformative power of self-compassion, patience, and perseverance, encouraging you to live a life that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. As you look towards a future abundant with joy, connection, and fulfillment, remember your inherent worthiness of love and a vibrant life.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right.
So today we're going to betaking a deep dive into
something pretty powerful.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
Using journaling to process trauma.
You know listeners have sent inthis really awesome blog post
called 50 Trauma Journal Prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
And it's from Lestallion and I got to say I'm
already intrigued by this.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
It's not just a list of prompts, but it's really like
this carefully crafted journeyRight Through different stages
of healing.
Not just a list of prompts, butit's really like this carefully
crafted journey throughdifferent stages of healing.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
I think what's so fascinating about this is how
these prompts go beyond justsimply recalling events.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
You know they're designed to really help you
unravel the impact of the traumaon your thoughts, your feelings
and even like your body.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Yes, Like one prompt ask about the physical
sensations you experience oh,wow when you think about the
trauma interesting and that'ssomething I hadn't really
considered before.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
You know, like this mind body connection and healing
absolutely, it's a crucialaspect yeah trauma isn't just an
emotional experience, right, itleaves a real imprint on our
physical selves, and so bytuning into those sensations,
you can begin to understand howtrauma manifests in your body.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Which is often the first step towards addressing it
.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
That makes so much sense.
Yeah, it's like thosesensations are a language our
body uses to communicate aboutthe trauma.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
So these 50 prompts are grouped into themes.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Which I think makes the whole process less
overwhelming, right?
The first think makes the wholeprocess less overwhelming,
right?
The first category is all aboutunderstanding your trauma.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Got it.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
And it feels like the foundation right.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
Like before you can even start to heal, you need to
kind of understand the what andthe how and the ongoing impact.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Exactly, it's about bringing those experiences out
of the shadows and into thelight of awareness Right.
One prompt that struck me inthis section asks what is one
memory related to your traumathat still feels unresolved?
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
And you know, it's often those lingering,
unanswered questions that cankeep us stuck.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Right, it's like having a puzzle piece that just
doesn't quite fit.
By exploring that specificmemory in your journal, maybe
you can start to see the biggerpicture, or even connected to
beliefs you hold about yourselfor the world today.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Precisely, and another powerful prompt in this
category asks about thosephysical sensations we talked
about earlier.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
What physical sensations do you feel when you
think about your trauma?
This encourages you to payattention to those subtle cues
from your body which can beincredibly revealing.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It's like your body is holding onto the trauma in a
way that your conscious mindmight not even be aware of.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
So by paying attention to those physical
sensations, you can start tounderstand the full impact of
the trauma and work towardsreleasing that tension,
absolutely.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Now, moving on to the next category processing
emotional pain.
Okay, trauma often leaves uswith a whirlwind of difficult
emotions fear, sadness, anger,guilt, shame, right.
And if we try to bury thoseemotions, they can fester and
cause even more pain down theroad.
Speaker 1 (02:58):
That's so true, and this category really emphasizes
the importance of acknowledgingthose emotions, giving them
space to breathe, so to speak.
One prompt that really stoodout to me asks what is one
emotion you struggle to express,related to your trauma, that
could be tough to confront?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
But it's probably a sign that there's some deep
healing work to be done there.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
It's about recognizing that those
unexpressed emotions don't justdisappear.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
They can manifest in unhealthy ways.
This prompt invites you toexplore why you might be holding
back.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
What fears or beliefs are preventing you from fully
expressing yourself?
Speaker 1 (03:36):
So by bringing those hidden emotions to the surface
Exactly, you can begin tounderstand them, process them
and ultimately release theirhold on you.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Exactly, and another important aspect of processing
emotional pain is finding waysto regulate those intense
emotions.
Okay, there's a prompt in thissection that asks what helps you
feel grounded when you'reoverwhelmed by emotions.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
This is where those grounding techniques come in
right.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
Exactly Like deep breathing, yep.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Mindfulness exercises or even just taking a walk in
nature.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
It's about having a toolkit of strategies to help
you navigate those rough waters.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
Exactly.
It's about empowering you totake control of your emotional
well-being and finding ways tosoothe yourself when those
intense emotions arise.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
So we've explored understanding your trauma and
processing emotional pain whichboth feel intensely personal and
inward focused.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
But then we get to this category about rebuilding
trust.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
And it feels like that's where we start to look
outward to our relationshipswith ourselves and others.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
It's a crucial step in the healing journey.
Trauma can shatter our sense ofsafety and security, right,
making it difficult to trustourselves and others.
It's a crucial step in thehealing journey.
Yeah, trauma can shatter oursense of safety and security
Right, making it difficult totrust ourselves and others.
But rebuilding trust ispossible, yeah, and these
prompts offer guidance on how tobegin that process.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
There's one prompt that really struck a chord with
me, and it asks how has yourability to trust yourself
changed since experiencingtrauma?
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (05:08):
It makes you think about how trauma can impact our
self-esteem and make us doubtour own judgment.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
That's a profound observation.
Rebuilding trust in ourselvesis about reconnecting with our
inner voice, yeah, recognizingour own strengths and resilience
.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And believing in our capacity to make sound decisions
.
It's about reclaiming thatsense of agency.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:29):
And knowing that we have the power to choose how we
move forward.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
See like trauma can make us feel like we're
constantly on edge, like wecan't rely on our own intuition
or make good choices.
Right, but this promptencourages us to challenge those
beliefs.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
And start to rebuild that foundation of self-trust.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Exactly.
And then there's another promptthat focuses on rebuilding
trust in others.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
What does trust in others look like for you now?
This invites you to redefinetrust based on your own
experiences and values.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
It's about recognizing that trust is earned
, not given, and that settinghealthy boundaries is essential
for protecting ourselves inrelationships.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
It's like creating a new framework for trust, one
that feels safe and authentic towho you are now.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
It's not about forgetting the past.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
But about moving forward with a wiser, more
discerning perspective.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
And speaking of moving forward, let's delve into
the next category, whichfocuses on letting go and moving
forward.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
This isn't about erasing the past or pretending
it didn't happen, but aboutreleasing its grip on your
present and future.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
One prompt that really resonated with me in this
section asks what is one thingyou need to let go of from your
trauma?
Ooh, I think it's so powerfulbecause it forces you to get
specific.
What are you clinging to?
What resentment, fear or angeris keeping you tethered to the
past?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It's about recognizing that holding on to
those things can actually hinderour healing.
Letting go isn't easy, but it'sa necessary step towards
finding peace and freedom.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I imagine it's like carrying a heavy backpack full
of rocks.
You might not even realize howmuch it's weighing you down
until you start to take thoserocks out one by one.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
That's a perfect analogy.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
And once you start letting go of those burdens, you
create space for newexperiences, new connections.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
And a renewed sense of hope.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Speaking of hope, that leads us beautifully into
the next category, embracinghealing and hope.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
It feels like this section shifts the focus from
darkness to light, fromsurviving to thriving.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Exactly.
It's about recognizing thathealing is possible even after
the most traumatic experiences.
It's about cultivating a senseof hope even when things feel
challenging.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
And believing in your own capacity to heal and grow.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
One prompt that really stood out to me in this
section asks what does healingfrom trauma mean to you?
I love this because it's sopersonal.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
It invites you to define healing on your own terms
.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:57):
To create a vision of what a healed life looks like
for you.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
It's about reclaiming your story, recognizing your
own strength and resilience.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
And choosing to focus on the possibility of a
brighter future.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
There's another prompt in this section that
really resonated with me.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
And it asks what are three things you're hopeful for
as you continue your healingjourney?
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
I think it's so powerful to shift our focus from
what we've lost to what we cangain, right To those glimmers of
hope that can sustain usthrough difficult times.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
Absolutely.
Hope is a powerful antidote todespair.
It gives us a reason to keepgoing even when things feel
overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
By identifying those things we're hopeful for, we're
essentially planting seeds ofpossibility and nurturing a
sense of optimism about thefuture.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
It's like those little sparks of hope can ignite
a fire within us a fire thatcan fuel our healing journey and
guide us towards a brighterfuture.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
And that's the beauty of these prompts they offer a
framework for exploring ourexperiences, processing our
emotions and, ultimately,reclaiming our lives.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
This has been such an insightful exploration of these
50 trauma journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Yeah, it really has.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
I'm already feeling inspired to start journaling
myself.
What about you?
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Absolutely.
What I find so compelling ishow these prompts guide you to
become an active participant inyour own healing.
It's not about passivelyreading or listening.
It's about engaging with thematerial, reflecting on your own
experiences and takingownership of your journey.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
It's like these prompts provide a map.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
But you're the one choosing the path, the pace and
the destination.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
It's empowering.
Now, before we wrap up part oneof this deep dive, I want to
leave you with something toponder.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
One prompt asks what would you tell your future self
about this healing journey?
It's a powerful invitation toconnect with your inner wisdom.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
And offer yourself guidance and support from a
place of greater understanding.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
It's like writing a letter to your future self,
reminding yourself of thestrength you've shown, the
challenges you've overcome andthe lessons you've learned along
the way.
Speaker 1 (10:05):
It's a beautiful reminder that, even though
healing can be challenging,you're not alone in this journey
.
We'll be back in part two tocontinue exploring these prompts
and delve deeper into thenuances of healing from trauma.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
Until then, keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Yeah, keep diving.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto these 50 trauma journaling
prompts.
So before we kind of dove intothis next section, we were
talking about, you know,understanding your trauma,
processing that emotional pain,all very internal work.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
And now we shift gears a bit with this category
on rebuilding trust.
It feels like we're starting tolook outward, towards
relationships with ourselves andwith others.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Yeah, you're right.
It's a bridge between the innerwork and how that translates
into navigating the world aroundus Exactly.
I'm really drawn to this promptthat asks what boundaries do
you need to set to protect yourhealing?
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It seems to acknowledge that healing is
vulnerable work.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
And we need to be intentional about safeguarding
that process.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
What's important here is that setting boundaries
isn't selfish.
It's an act of self-respect.
Trauma can leave us feelingpowerless, but setting
boundaries is a way of takingback control.
It's about communicating yourneeds and limits to others and
honoring those boundaries evenwhen it's challenging.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
It's like building a safe haven for yourself, a space
where you can heal withoutfeeling pressured or overwhelmed
.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It makes me think about another prompt in this
section who is someone you trustwith your healing journey?
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Ooh, yeah, it highlights how important support
is, that we don't have to dothis alone.
Right Isolation can be a bigpart of trauma's impact, but
this prompt encourages you tothink about who those safe
people are in your life.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Who you can confide in, who will listen without
judgment Right and who can offerencouragement along the way.
It could be a friend, familymember, therapist or even a
support group.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
It's about building that circle of support.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Finding those people who can hold space for you as
you navigate the ups and downsof healing.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
And that brings us to the next category letting go
and moving forward.
Okay, this seems to be wherethe rubber meets the road right.
We've done all this internalwork, started to rebuild trust.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
And now it's about actually moving forward.
It's about recognizing that wecan't change the past, but we
can choose how we relate to it.
Holding onto anger, resentmentor desire for revenge can
actually keep us trapped in thetrauma.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Letting go doesn't mean forgetting or minimizing
what happened.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
It's about releasing its grip on your present and
future.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
One prompt that I found particularly powerful asks
what does closure look like foryou in your healing journey?
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
I think this is so important because closure can
mean different things todifferent people.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:57):
It's not always about receiving an apology or seeing
justice served, although thosethings could be part of it for
some people.
Yeah, sometimes closure isabout reaching a place of
acceptance Right, finding peacewithin yourself or simply
deciding to move forward withoutneeding a definitive resolution
from external sources.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
So it's really about defining closure on your own
terms like recognizing that it'san internal process, not
something that someone else cangive you.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Which leads us to the prompt that asks how do you
recognize when you're ready tomove on from a painful memory?
It feels like there's a lot ofwisdom in acknowledging that
healing happens at its own pace.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Absolutely.
There's no set timeline forhealing and it's important to
honor your own process.
Sometimes we might feel readyto let go quickly, while other
times it might take years oreven decades to fully process
and release those painfulmemories.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:50):
This prompt encourages you to check in with
yourself, to pay attention toyour own internal cues and to
trust your own intuition aboutwhen you're ready to take that
next step.
Speaker 1 (13:59):
It's like learning to listen to your inner compass,
trusting that it will guide youin the right direction.
And there's another prompt inthis section that I found
particularly thought-provoking.
And it asks what role doesforgiveness play in letting go
of your trauma?
I think this can be a reallycomplex and loaded question,
especially when we're talkingabout trauma caused by another
person.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
Forgiveness is a deeply personal choice and it's
important to approach it withsensitivity and without any
pressure.
It's not about condoning orexcusing harmful behavior.
It's about releasing thebitterness and resentment that
can keep us stuck in the past.
It's about recognizing thatforgiveness is ultimately a gift
we give to ourselves Right, Away to free ourselves from the
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burden of anger and pain.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
And sometimes the most important person to forgive
is ourselves.
Speaker 2 (14:45):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:46):
Trauma can lead to a lot of self-blame and guilt, and
learning to offer ourselvescompassion and understanding can
be a powerful part of thehealing journey.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
That's a beautiful insight.
Forgiveness, in whatever formit takes, can be a catalyst for
profound healing and growth, and, ultimately, that's what this
whole process is about.
It's about reclaiming yourpower, your voice and your
ability to live a full andmeaningful life.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
It's about moving from surviving to thriving, and
these prompts provide such avaluable roadmap for that
journey.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
Now, before we move on to the final category, I want
to touch on something youmentioned earlier about closure
being an internal process.
One prompt that echoes thatsentiment asks what does inner
peace look like for you as youheal from trauma?
I think it's such a beautifulreminder that healing goes
beyond addressing the externalsymptoms of trauma.
Right, it's about cultivating asense of inner peace and
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well-being.
Speaker 1 (15:41):
It's about recognizing that true healing
happens on multiple levels.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:45):
Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual Absolutely,
and cultivating inner peace isan essential part of that
holistic healing process.
Speaker 2 (15:53):
It's about finding ways to soothe your nervous
system, calm your mind andconnect with a sense of safety
and stability within yourself.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
It's like creating a sanctuary within yourself, a
place where you can find refugeand solace, no matter what's
happening in the world aroundyou.
Speaker 2 (16:08):
Exactly, and it feels like that sense of inner peace
is a foundation for embracingthe final category of prompts,
embracing healing and hope.
Speaker 1 (16:16):
Absolutely.
This last set of prompts reallyshifts our focus from the
darkness of trauma to thepossibility of a brighter future
.
Speaker 2 (16:24):
Right.
It's about recognizing that,even though trauma can leave
deep scars, it doesn't have todefine us.
Speaker 1 (16:30):
We have the power to heal, grow and create a life
filled with meaning and purpose.
Speaker 2 (16:35):
It's about moving from a place of brokenness to
wholeness, from surviving tothriving, and that's such a
powerful message of hope foranyone who's been through trauma
.
Speaker 1 (16:45):
And it's important to remember that healing is a
journey, not a destination.
There will be setbacks andchallenges along the way, but by
embracing self-compassion,patience and perseverance, we
can continue to move forwardtowards a brighter future.
These prompts offer a gentleguide for navigating that
journey and discovering theimmense strength and resilience
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that lies within each of us.
Speaker 2 (17:06):
This has been such a rich and insightful exploration
of these 50 trauma journalingprompts.
Speaker 1 (17:11):
It really has.
Speaker 2 (17:12):
I'm already feeling a renewed sense of hope and a
deeper understanding of thepower of self-reflection and
self-compassion in the healingprocess.
What about you?
Speaker 1 (17:20):
I'm struck by how beautifully these prompts
interweave the internal andexternal aspects of healing.
It's not just about processingemotions and memories.
Speaker 2 (17:28):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:29):
It's about using those insights to rebuild trust,
set boundaries.
Speaker 2 (17:33):
And ultimately create a life that supports your
well-being.
Speaker 1 (17:37):
It's like taking those internal shifts and
translating them into tangibleactions and choices in the world
around you.
It's empowering.
Speaker 2 (17:44):
Exactly, and that sense of empowerment is what
fuels lasting healing.
Now, before we move on to thefinal part of our deep dive, I
want to leave you with a thoughtto ponder.
One prompt asks what strengthshave you discovered in yourself
through your healing process?
It's a beautiful invitation torecognize the incredible
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resilience you've already shown,to acknowledge the courage it
takes to face your pain andcommit to your own healing.
Speaker 1 (18:11):
It's a powerful reminder that even in the midst
of adversity, we can findincredible strength within
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (18:16):
Right.
Speaker 1 (18:17):
And those strengths are what will carry us forward
on this journey.
Speaker 2 (18:19):
We'll be back in part three to continue exploring
these prompts and delve deeperinto the nuances of healing from
trauma.
Until then, keep diving deep.
Speaker 1 (18:28):
Keep diving deep.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto the world of trauma
journaling.
So we explored a lot of groundalready, you know, from
understanding our trauma toprocessing emotional pain,
rebuilding trust and learning.
To let go Now, with this lastset of prompts in the embracing
healing and hope category, itfeels like we're stepping into a
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brighter space, focusing on thepossibilities that emerge as we
heal.
Speaker 2 (18:55):
It's a shift from surviving to thriving, from
simply managing the pain toactively creating a life that
feels aligned with our valuesand aspirations.
Speaker 1 (19:05):
Yeah, and what's striking about these prompts is
how they encourage a sense ofagency, reminding us that we
have choices in how we moveforward.
Speaker 2 (19:12):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (19:13):
You're right.
There's one prompt that askswhat does it mean to trust the
healing process?
Speaker 2 (19:18):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (19:19):
It feels like an acknowledgement that healing
isn't always linear orpredictable.
Speaker 2 (19:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (19:23):
We might have setbacks, moments of doubt,
times when it feels like we'retaking two steps forward and one
step back.
Speaker 2 (19:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:29):
But this prompt invites us to trust that, even
amidst those challenges, we'restill moving in the right
direction.
Speaker 2 (19:35):
It's about surrendering to the journey,
recognizing that healing unfoldsin its own time and in its own
way.
Yeah, and it requires a healthydose of self-compassion.
Yeah, we need to be kind toourselves, especially when we're
feeling discouraged oroverwhelmed.
Speaker 1 (19:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
It's about acknowledging our efforts,
celebrating our progress andremembering that every step we
take, no matter how small, is astep towards healing.
Speaker 1 (19:59):
It's like being a gardener tending to a delicate
plant.
Speaker 2 (20:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:02):
We need to nurture it with patience, care and
understanding.
Speaker 2 (20:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:06):
Knowing that growth takes time and that there will
be seasons of both blooming anddormancy.
Speaker 2 (20:11):
That's a beautiful analogy.
Speaker 1 (20:19):
And speaking of, nurturing.
Speaker 2 (20:20):
There's another prompt that asks how can you
continue to nurture your healingeach day?
It highlights the importance ofintegrating healing practices
into our daily lives, makingself-care a priority and
creating a lifestyle thatsupports our well-being.
Speaker 1 (20:28):
It's about finding those things that nourish us,
whether it's spending time innature, connecting with loved
ones, engaging in creativepursuits or simply taking a few
moments each day to breathedeeply and connect with our
bodies.
It's about making healing anongoing practice, not just
something we do in therapy orwhen we're feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (20:47):
It's about weaving those threads of self-care into
the tapestry of our lives.
I love that, and it's not justabout what we do, but also about
how we think.
There's a prompt that asks whatpositive affirmations can you
use to support your healingjourney?
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (21:01):
It reminds us of the power of our thoughts and
beliefs in shaping our reality.
Speaker 1 (21:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (21:12):
Positive affirmations can be so powerful in rewiring
our brains Right and shiftingour perspectives.
It's about replacing thosenegative self-talk patterns with
messages of hope, strength andresilience.
Speaker 1 (21:17):
Absolutely.
It's about reminding ourselvesthat we are worthy of healing,
that we have the inner resourcesto overcome challenges and that
we are capable of creating abrighter future for ourselves.
Speaker 2 (21:30):
And sometimes the most powerful messages of hope
come from our future selves.
Speaker 1 (21:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (21:34):
There's a prompt that asks what would you tell your
future self about this healingjourney?
Speaker 1 (21:39):
That's a really good one.
Speaker 2 (21:40):
It's a beautiful invitation to step outside of
the immediacy of our pain andoffer ourselves words of wisdom,
encouragement and support froma place of greater understanding
and perspective.
Speaker 1 (21:51):
It's like writing a letter to our future, selves
acknowledging how far we've come.
Speaker 2 (21:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Recognizing the strength we've shown and
offering ourselves reassurancethat we will continue to heal
and grow.
Speaker 2 (22:02):
It's a beautiful way to connect with our own inner
wisdom, right To remindourselves that we're not alone
in this journey.
Speaker 1 (22:09):
And it can be so empowering to receive that
message of hope andencouragement from our future
selves.
Speaker 2 (22:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (22:15):
Especially during those times when we're feeling
lost, overwhelmed or discouraged.
Speaker 2 (22:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (22:19):
It's a reminder that we have the strength to get
through this, that healing ispossible and that a brighter
future awaits us.
Speaker 2 (22:26):
It's like having a wise and compassionate guide
within ourselves, always thereto offer support and guidance.
Speaker 1 (22:33):
Now, before we wrap up this deep dive into the world
of trauma journaling, I want totouch on one final prompt that
really resonated with me.
What are you most lookingforward to as you heal?
It feels like a powerfulreminder that healing is not
just about addressing the painof the past, but also about
creating a future filled withjoy, connection and fulfillment.
Speaker 2 (22:54):
It's about moving from a place of scarcity to a
place of abundance, from simplysurviving to truly thriving.
It's about reclaiming yourpower, your voice and your
ability to create a life thatfeels meaningful and authentic
to who you are.
Speaker 1 (23:09):
It's about recognizing that healing is a
journey, not a destination, andalong that journey there will be
moments of joy, laughter, loveand connection.
There will be opportunities forgrowth, expansion and
transformation, and there willbe a deepening sense of
gratitude for the strength andresilience you've shown in the
face of adversity.
Speaker 2 (23:27):
It's about embracing the full spectrum of human
experience, with all of itscomplexities and contradictions.
It's about recognizing that youare worthy of healing, of love,
of joy and of a life that feelsfull and vibrant.
Speaker 1 (23:40):
This has been such an insightful and inspiring
exploration of these 50 traumajournaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (23:46):
It really has.
Speaker 1 (23:47):
I'm walking away with a renewed sense of hope and a
deeper understanding of thepower of self-reflection and
self-compassion in the healingprocess.
Speaker 2 (23:54):
Me too.
And remember, dear listener,you are not alone in this
journey.
Healing is possible and youhave everything you need within
you to move towards a brighterfuture.
Speaker 1 (24:04):
Beautifully said, and on that note we'll wrap up this
deep dive.
No-transcript.
All right.
So today we're going to betaking a deep dive into
something pretty powerful.
Speaker 2 (00:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:05):
Using journaling to process trauma.
You know listeners have sent inthis really awesome blog post
called 50 Trauma Journal Prompts.
Speaker 2 (00:13):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (00:14):
And it's from Lestallion and I got to say I'm
already intrigued by this.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:19):
It's not just a list of prompts, but it's really like
this carefully crafted journeyRight Through different stages
of healing.
Not just a list of prompts, butit's really like this carefully
crafted journey throughdifferent stages of healing.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
I think what's so fascinating about this is how
these prompts go beyond justsimply recalling events.
Speaker 1 (00:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
You know they're designed to really help you
unravel the impact of the traumaon your thoughts, your feelings
and even like your body.
Speaker 1 (00:39):
Yes, Like one prompt ask about the physical
sensations you experience oh,wow when you think about the
trauma interesting and that'ssomething I hadn't really
considered before.
Speaker 2 (00:50):
You know, like this mind body connection and healing
absolutely, it's a crucialaspect yeah trauma isn't just an
emotional experience, right, itleaves a real imprint on our
physical selves, and so bytuning into those sensations,
you can begin to understand howtrauma manifests in your body.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
Right.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Which is often the first step towards addressing it
.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
That makes so much sense.
Yeah, it's like thosesensations are a language our
body uses to communicate aboutthe trauma.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
So these 50 prompts are grouped into themes.
Speaker 2 (01:22):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (01:23):
Which I think makes the whole process less
overwhelming, right?
The first think makes the wholeprocess less overwhelming,
right?
The first category is all aboutunderstanding your trauma.
Speaker 2 (01:29):
Got it.
Speaker 1 (01:30):
And it feels like the foundation right.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:33):
Like before you can even start to heal, you need to
kind of understand the what andthe how and the ongoing impact.
Speaker 2 (01:40):
Exactly, it's about bringing those experiences out
of the shadows and into thelight of awareness Right.
One prompt that struck me inthis section asks what is one
memory related to your traumathat still feels unresolved?
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
And you know, it's often those lingering,
unanswered questions that cankeep us stuck.
Speaker 1 (01:58):
Right, it's like having a puzzle piece that just
doesn't quite fit.
By exploring that specificmemory in your journal, maybe
you can start to see the biggerpicture, or even connected to
beliefs you hold about yourselfor the world today.
Speaker 2 (02:11):
Precisely, and another powerful prompt in this
category asks about thosephysical sensations we talked
about earlier.
Speaker 1 (02:17):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (02:18):
What physical sensations do you feel when you
think about your trauma?
This encourages you to payattention to those subtle cues
from your body which can beincredibly revealing.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
It's like your body is holding onto the trauma in a
way that your conscious mindmight not even be aware of.
Speaker 2 (02:34):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
So by paying attention to those physical
sensations, you can start tounderstand the full impact of
the trauma and work towardsreleasing that tension,
absolutely.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Now, moving on to the next category processing
emotional pain.
Okay, trauma often leaves uswith a whirlwind of difficult
emotions fear, sadness, anger,guilt, shame, right.
And if we try to bury thoseemotions, they can fester and
cause even more pain down theroad.
Speaker 1 (02:58):
That's so true, and this category really emphasizes
the importance of acknowledgingthose emotions, giving them
space to breathe, so to speak.
One prompt that really stoodout to me asks what is one
emotion you struggle to express,related to your trauma, that
could be tough to confront?
Speaker 2 (03:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:17):
But it's probably a sign that there's some deep
healing work to be done there.
Speaker 2 (03:20):
It's about recognizing that those
unexpressed emotions don't justdisappear.
Speaker 1 (03:25):
Right.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
They can manifest in unhealthy ways.
This prompt invites you toexplore why you might be holding
back.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
What fears or beliefs are preventing you from fully
expressing yourself?
Speaker 1 (03:36):
So by bringing those hidden emotions to the surface
Exactly, you can begin tounderstand them, process them
and ultimately release theirhold on you.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Exactly, and another important aspect of processing
emotional pain is finding waysto regulate those intense
emotions.
Okay, there's a prompt in thissection that asks what helps you
feel grounded when you'reoverwhelmed by emotions.
Speaker 1 (03:59):
This is where those grounding techniques come in
right.
Speaker 2 (04:01):
Exactly Like deep breathing, yep.
Speaker 1 (04:03):
Mindfulness exercises or even just taking a walk in
nature.
Speaker 2 (04:06):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (04:07):
It's about having a toolkit of strategies to help
you navigate those rough waters.
Speaker 2 (04:11):
Exactly.
It's about empowering you totake control of your emotional
well-being and finding ways tosoothe yourself when those
intense emotions arise.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
So we've explored understanding your trauma and
processing emotional pain whichboth feel intensely personal and
inward focused.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:33):
But then we get to this category about rebuilding
trust.
Speaker 2 (04:36):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:37):
And it feels like that's where we start to look
outward to our relationshipswith ourselves and others.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
It's a crucial step in the healing journey.
Trauma can shatter our sense ofsafety and security, right,
making it difficult to trustourselves and others.
It's a crucial step in thehealing journey.
Yeah, trauma can shatter oursense of safety and security
Right, making it difficult totrust ourselves and others.
But rebuilding trust ispossible, yeah, and these
prompts offer guidance on how tobegin that process.
Speaker 1 (04:56):
There's one prompt that really struck a chord with
me, and it asks how has yourability to trust yourself
changed since experiencingtrauma?
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Oh, that's a good one .
Speaker 1 (05:08):
It makes you think about how trauma can impact our
self-esteem and make us doubtour own judgment.
Speaker 2 (05:13):
That's a profound observation.
Rebuilding trust in ourselvesis about reconnecting with our
inner voice, yeah, recognizingour own strengths and resilience
.
Speaker 1 (05:22):
Right.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
And believing in our capacity to make sound decisions
.
It's about reclaiming thatsense of agency.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:29):
And knowing that we have the power to choose how we
move forward.
Speaker 1 (05:32):
See like trauma can make us feel like we're
constantly on edge, like wecan't rely on our own intuition
or make good choices.
Right, but this promptencourages us to challenge those
beliefs.
Speaker 2 (05:43):
Yes.
Speaker 1 (05:44):
And start to rebuild that foundation of self-trust.
Speaker 2 (05:46):
Exactly.
And then there's another promptthat focuses on rebuilding
trust in others.
Speaker 1 (05:50):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (05:51):
What does trust in others look like for you now?
This invites you to redefinetrust based on your own
experiences and values.
Speaker 1 (05:58):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
It's about recognizing that trust is earned
, not given, and that settinghealthy boundaries is essential
for protecting ourselves inrelationships.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
It's like creating a new framework for trust, one
that feels safe and authentic towho you are now.
Speaker 2 (06:12):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:12):
It's not about forgetting the past.
Speaker 2 (06:14):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
But about moving forward with a wiser, more
discerning perspective.
Speaker 2 (06:18):
And speaking of moving forward, let's delve into
the next category, whichfocuses on letting go and moving
forward.
Speaker 1 (06:25):
Interesting.
Speaker 2 (06:25):
This isn't about erasing the past or pretending
it didn't happen, but aboutreleasing its grip on your
present and future.
Speaker 1 (06:32):
One prompt that really resonated with me in this
section asks what is one thingyou need to let go of from your
trauma?
Ooh, I think it's so powerfulbecause it forces you to get
specific.
What are you clinging to?
What resentment, fear or angeris keeping you tethered to the
past?
Speaker 2 (06:52):
It's about recognizing that holding on to
those things can actually hinderour healing.
Letting go isn't easy, but it'sa necessary step towards
finding peace and freedom.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I imagine it's like carrying a heavy backpack full
of rocks.
You might not even realize howmuch it's weighing you down
until you start to take thoserocks out one by one.
Speaker 2 (07:11):
That's a perfect analogy.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
And once you start letting go of those burdens, you
create space for newexperiences, new connections.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (07:18):
And a renewed sense of hope.
Speaker 1 (07:20):
Speaking of hope, that leads us beautifully into
the next category, embracinghealing and hope.
Speaker 2 (07:26):
Oh nice.
Speaker 1 (07:27):
It feels like this section shifts the focus from
darkness to light, fromsurviving to thriving.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Exactly.
It's about recognizing thathealing is possible even after
the most traumatic experiences.
It's about cultivating a senseof hope even when things feel
challenging.
Speaker 1 (07:42):
Right.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
And believing in your own capacity to heal and grow.
Speaker 1 (07:45):
One prompt that really stood out to me in this
section asks what does healingfrom trauma mean to you?
I love this because it's sopersonal.
Speaker 2 (07:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
It invites you to define healing on your own terms
.
Speaker 2 (07:56):
Right.
Speaker 1 (07:57):
To create a vision of what a healed life looks like
for you.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
It's about reclaiming your story, recognizing your
own strength and resilience.
Speaker 1 (08:04):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:05):
And choosing to focus on the possibility of a
brighter future.
Speaker 1 (08:08):
There's another prompt in this section that
really resonated with me.
Speaker 2 (08:11):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (08:12):
And it asks what are three things you're hopeful for
as you continue your healingjourney?
Speaker 2 (08:17):
Wow.
Speaker 1 (08:18):
I think it's so powerful to shift our focus from
what we've lost to what we cangain, right To those glimmers of
hope that can sustain usthrough difficult times.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
Absolutely.
Hope is a powerful antidote todespair.
It gives us a reason to keepgoing even when things feel
overwhelming.
Speaker 1 (08:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
By identifying those things we're hopeful for, we're
essentially planting seeds ofpossibility and nurturing a
sense of optimism about thefuture.
Speaker 1 (08:46):
It's like those little sparks of hope can ignite
a fire within us a fire thatcan fuel our healing journey and
guide us towards a brighterfuture.
Speaker 2 (08:53):
And that's the beauty of these prompts they offer a
framework for exploring ourexperiences, processing our
emotions and, ultimately,reclaiming our lives.
Speaker 1 (09:01):
This has been such an insightful exploration of these
50 trauma journaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (09:05):
Yeah, it really has.
Speaker 1 (09:06):
I'm already feeling inspired to start journaling
myself.
What about you?
Speaker 2 (09:10):
Absolutely.
What I find so compelling ishow these prompts guide you to
become an active participant inyour own healing.
It's not about passivelyreading or listening.
It's about engaging with thematerial, reflecting on your own
experiences and takingownership of your journey.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
It's like these prompts provide a map.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Right.
Speaker 1 (09:31):
But you're the one choosing the path, the pace and
the destination.
Speaker 2 (09:35):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (09:35):
It's empowering.
Now, before we wrap up part oneof this deep dive, I want to
leave you with something toponder.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (09:43):
One prompt asks what would you tell your future self
about this healing journey?
It's a powerful invitation toconnect with your inner wisdom.
Speaker 2 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
And offer yourself guidance and support from a
place of greater understanding.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
It's like writing a letter to your future self,
reminding yourself of thestrength you've shown, the
challenges you've overcome andthe lessons you've learned along
the way.
Speaker 1 (10:05):
It's a beautiful reminder that, even though
healing can be challenging,you're not alone in this journey
.
We'll be back in part two tocontinue exploring these prompts
and delve deeper into thenuances of healing from trauma.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Sounds good.
Speaker 1 (10:18):
Until then, keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (10:20):
Yeah, keep diving.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto these 50 trauma journaling
prompts.
So before we kind of dove intothis next section, we were
talking about, you know,understanding your trauma,
processing that emotional pain,all very internal work.
Speaker 1 (10:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (10:36):
And now we shift gears a bit with this category
on rebuilding trust.
It feels like we're starting tolook outward, towards
relationships with ourselves andwith others.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Yeah, you're right.
It's a bridge between the innerwork and how that translates
into navigating the world aroundus Exactly.
I'm really drawn to this promptthat asks what boundaries do
you need to set to protect yourhealing?
Speaker 2 (10:56):
Oh, interesting.
Speaker 1 (10:57):
It seems to acknowledge that healing is
vulnerable work.
Speaker 2 (11:00):
Right.
Speaker 1 (11:01):
And we need to be intentional about safeguarding
that process.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
What's important here is that setting boundaries
isn't selfish.
It's an act of self-respect.
Trauma can leave us feelingpowerless, but setting
boundaries is a way of takingback control.
It's about communicating yourneeds and limits to others and
honoring those boundaries evenwhen it's challenging.
Speaker 1 (11:21):
It's like building a safe haven for yourself, a space
where you can heal withoutfeeling pressured or overwhelmed
.
Speaker 2 (11:27):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (11:28):
It makes me think about another prompt in this
section who is someone you trustwith your healing journey?
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Ooh, yeah, it highlights how important support
is, that we don't have to dothis alone.
Right Isolation can be a bigpart of trauma's impact, but
this prompt encourages you tothink about who those safe
people are in your life.
Speaker 1 (11:50):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (11:50):
Who you can confide in, who will listen without
judgment Right and who can offerencouragement along the way.
It could be a friend, familymember, therapist or even a
support group.
Speaker 1 (12:00):
It's about building that circle of support.
Speaker 2 (12:02):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:03):
Finding those people who can hold space for you as
you navigate the ups and downsof healing.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
And that brings us to the next category letting go
and moving forward.
Okay, this seems to be wherethe rubber meets the road right.
We've done all this internalwork, started to rebuild trust.
Speaker 1 (12:18):
And now it's about actually moving forward.
It's about recognizing that wecan't change the past, but we
can choose how we relate to it.
Holding onto anger, resentmentor desire for revenge can
actually keep us trapped in thetrauma.
Speaker 2 (12:33):
Right.
Speaker 1 (12:34):
Letting go doesn't mean forgetting or minimizing
what happened.
Speaker 2 (12:38):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:38):
It's about releasing its grip on your present and
future.
Speaker 2 (12:42):
One prompt that I found particularly powerful asks
what does closure look like foryou in your healing journey?
Speaker 1 (12:51):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 2 (12:52):
I think this is so important because closure can
mean different things todifferent people.
Exactly yeah.
Speaker 1 (12:57):
It's not always about receiving an apology or seeing
justice served, although thosethings could be part of it for
some people.
Yeah, sometimes closure isabout reaching a place of
acceptance Right, finding peacewithin yourself or simply
deciding to move forward withoutneeding a definitive resolution
from external sources.
Speaker 2 (13:14):
So it's really about defining closure on your own
terms like recognizing that it'san internal process, not
something that someone else cangive you.
Speaker 1 (13:20):
Which leads us to the prompt that asks how do you
recognize when you're ready tomove on from a painful memory?
It feels like there's a lot ofwisdom in acknowledging that
healing happens at its own pace.
Speaker 2 (13:32):
Absolutely.
There's no set timeline forhealing and it's important to
honor your own process.
Sometimes we might feel readyto let go quickly, while other
times it might take years oreven decades to fully process
and release those painfulmemories.
Speaker 1 (13:49):
Right.
Speaker 2 (13:50):
This prompt encourages you to check in with
yourself, to pay attention toyour own internal cues and to
trust your own intuition aboutwhen you're ready to take that
next step.
Speaker 1 (13:59):
It's like learning to listen to your inner compass,
trusting that it will guide youin the right direction.
And there's another prompt inthis section that I found
particularly thought-provoking.
And it asks what role doesforgiveness play in letting go
of your trauma?
I think this can be a reallycomplex and loaded question,
especially when we're talkingabout trauma caused by another
person.
Speaker 2 (14:18):
Forgiveness is a deeply personal choice and it's
important to approach it withsensitivity and without any
pressure.
It's not about condoning orexcusing harmful behavior.
It's about releasing thebitterness and resentment that
can keep us stuck in the past.
It's about recognizing thatforgiveness is ultimately a gift
we give to ourselves Right, Away to free ourselves from the
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burden of anger and pain.
Speaker 1 (14:42):
And sometimes the most important person to forgive
is ourselves.
Speaker 2 (14:45):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (14:46):
Trauma can lead to a lot of self-blame and guilt, and
learning to offer ourselvescompassion and understanding can
be a powerful part of thehealing journey.
Speaker 2 (14:54):
That's a beautiful insight.
Forgiveness, in whatever formit takes, can be a catalyst for
profound healing and growth, and, ultimately, that's what this
whole process is about.
It's about reclaiming yourpower, your voice and your
ability to live a full andmeaningful life.
Speaker 1 (15:10):
It's about moving from surviving to thriving, and
these prompts provide such avaluable roadmap for that
journey.
Speaker 2 (15:16):
Now, before we move on to the final category, I want
to touch on something youmentioned earlier about closure
being an internal process.
One prompt that echoes thatsentiment asks what does inner
peace look like for you as youheal from trauma?
I think it's such a beautifulreminder that healing goes
beyond addressing the externalsymptoms of trauma.
Right, it's about cultivating asense of inner peace and
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well-being.
Speaker 1 (15:41):
It's about recognizing that true healing
happens on multiple levels.
Speaker 2 (15:44):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (15:45):
Physical, emotional, mental and spiritual Absolutely,
and cultivating inner peace isan essential part of that
holistic healing process.
Speaker 2 (15:53):
It's about finding ways to soothe your nervous
system, calm your mind andconnect with a sense of safety
and stability within yourself.
Speaker 1 (16:01):
It's like creating a sanctuary within yourself, a
place where you can find refugeand solace, no matter what's
happening in the world aroundyou.
Speaker 2 (16:08):
Exactly, and it feels like that sense of inner peace
is a foundation for embracingthe final category of prompts,
embracing healing and hope.
Speaker 1 (16:16):
Absolutely.
This last set of prompts reallyshifts our focus from the
darkness of trauma to thepossibility of a brighter future
.
Speaker 2 (16:24):
Right.
It's about recognizing that,even though trauma can leave
deep scars, it doesn't have todefine us.
Speaker 1 (16:30):
We have the power to heal, grow and create a life
filled with meaning and purpose.
Speaker 2 (16:35):
It's about moving from a place of brokenness to
wholeness, from surviving tothriving, and that's such a
powerful message of hope foranyone who's been through trauma
.
Speaker 1 (16:45):
And it's important to remember that healing is a
journey, not a destination.
There will be setbacks andchallenges along the way, but by
embracing self-compassion,patience and perseverance, we
can continue to move forwardtowards a brighter future.
These prompts offer a gentleguide for navigating that
journey and discovering theimmense strength and resilience
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that lies within each of us.
Speaker 2 (17:06):
This has been such a rich and insightful exploration
of these 50 trauma journalingprompts.
Speaker 1 (17:11):
It really has.
Speaker 2 (17:12):
I'm already feeling a renewed sense of hope and a
deeper understanding of thepower of self-reflection and
self-compassion in the healingprocess.
What about you?
Speaker 1 (17:20):
I'm struck by how beautifully these prompts
interweave the internal andexternal aspects of healing.
It's not just about processingemotions and memories.
Speaker 2 (17:28):
Right.
Speaker 1 (17:29):
It's about using those insights to rebuild trust,
set boundaries.
Speaker 2 (17:33):
And ultimately create a life that supports your
well-being.
Speaker 1 (17:37):
It's like taking those internal shifts and
translating them into tangibleactions and choices in the world
around you.
It's empowering.
Speaker 2 (17:44):
Exactly, and that sense of empowerment is what
fuels lasting healing.
Now, before we move on to thefinal part of our deep dive, I
want to leave you with a thoughtto ponder.
One prompt asks what strengthshave you discovered in yourself
through your healing process?
It's a beautiful invitation torecognize the incredible
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resilience you've already shown,to acknowledge the courage it
takes to face your pain andcommit to your own healing.
Speaker 1 (18:11):
It's a powerful reminder that even in the midst
of adversity, we can findincredible strength within
ourselves.
Speaker 2 (18:16):
Right.
Speaker 1 (18:17):
And those strengths are what will carry us forward
on this journey.
Speaker 2 (18:19):
We'll be back in part three to continue exploring
these prompts and delve deeperinto the nuances of healing from
trauma.
Until then, keep diving deep.
Speaker 1 (18:28):
Keep diving deep.
Welcome back to our deep diveinto the world of trauma
journaling.
So we explored a lot of groundalready, you know, from
understanding our trauma toprocessing emotional pain,
rebuilding trust and learning.
To let go Now, with this lastset of prompts in the embracing
healing and hope category, itfeels like we're stepping into a
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brighter space, focusing on thepossibilities that emerge as we
heal.
Speaker 2 (18:55):
It's a shift from surviving to thriving, from
simply managing the pain toactively creating a life that
feels aligned with our valuesand aspirations.
Speaker 1 (19:05):
Yeah, and what's striking about these prompts is
how they encourage a sense ofagency, reminding us that we
have choices in how we moveforward.
Speaker 2 (19:12):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (19:13):
You're right.
There's one prompt that askswhat does it mean to trust the
healing process?
Speaker 2 (19:18):
Ooh, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (19:19):
It feels like an acknowledgement that healing
isn't always linear orpredictable.
Speaker 2 (19:22):
Right.
Speaker 1 (19:23):
We might have setbacks, moments of doubt,
times when it feels like we'retaking two steps forward and one
step back.
Speaker 2 (19:28):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (19:29):
But this prompt invites us to trust that, even
amidst those challenges, we'restill moving in the right
direction.
Speaker 2 (19:35):
It's about surrendering to the journey,
recognizing that healing unfoldsin its own time and in its own
way.
Yeah, and it requires a healthydose of self-compassion.
Yeah, we need to be kind toourselves, especially when we're
feeling discouraged oroverwhelmed.
Speaker 1 (19:50):
Right.
Speaker 2 (19:50):
It's about acknowledging our efforts,
celebrating our progress andremembering that every step we
take, no matter how small, is astep towards healing.
Speaker 1 (19:59):
It's like being a gardener tending to a delicate
plant.
Speaker 2 (20:02):
Right.
Speaker 1 (20:02):
We need to nurture it with patience, care and
understanding.
Speaker 2 (20:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (20:06):
Knowing that growth takes time and that there will
be seasons of both blooming anddormancy.
Speaker 2 (20:11):
That's a beautiful analogy.
Speaker 1 (20:19):
And speaking of, nurturing.
Speaker 2 (20:20):
There's another prompt that asks how can you
continue to nurture your healingeach day?
It highlights the importance ofintegrating healing practices
into our daily lives, makingself-care a priority and
creating a lifestyle thatsupports our well-being.
Speaker 1 (20:28):
It's about finding those things that nourish us,
whether it's spending time innature, connecting with loved
ones, engaging in creativepursuits or simply taking a few
moments each day to breathedeeply and connect with our
bodies.
It's about making healing anongoing practice, not just
something we do in therapy orwhen we're feeling overwhelmed.
Speaker 2 (20:47):
It's about weaving those threads of self-care into
the tapestry of our lives.
I love that, and it's not justabout what we do, but also about
how we think.
There's a prompt that asks whatpositive affirmations can you
use to support your healingjourney?
Speaker 1 (21:01):
Okay.
Speaker 2 (21:01):
It reminds us of the power of our thoughts and
beliefs in shaping our reality.
Speaker 1 (21:05):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (21:12):
Positive affirmations can be so powerful in rewiring
our brains Right and shiftingour perspectives.
It's about replacing thosenegative self-talk patterns with
messages of hope, strength andresilience.
Speaker 1 (21:17):
Absolutely.
It's about reminding ourselvesthat we are worthy of healing,
that we have the inner resourcesto overcome challenges and that
we are capable of creating abrighter future for ourselves.
Speaker 2 (21:30):
And sometimes the most powerful messages of hope
come from our future selves.
Speaker 1 (21:33):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (21:34):
There's a prompt that asks what would you tell your
future self about this healingjourney?
Speaker 1 (21:39):
That's a really good one.
Speaker 2 (21:40):
It's a beautiful invitation to step outside of
the immediacy of our pain andoffer ourselves words of wisdom,
encouragement and support froma place of greater understanding
and perspective.
Speaker 1 (21:51):
It's like writing a letter to our future, selves
acknowledging how far we've come.
Speaker 2 (21:55):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (21:56):
Recognizing the strength we've shown and
offering ourselves reassurancethat we will continue to heal
and grow.
Speaker 2 (22:02):
It's a beautiful way to connect with our own inner
wisdom, right To remindourselves that we're not alone
in this journey.
Speaker 1 (22:09):
And it can be so empowering to receive that
message of hope andencouragement from our future
selves.
Speaker 2 (22:15):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (22:15):
Especially during those times when we're feeling
lost, overwhelmed or discouraged.
Speaker 2 (22:19):
Right.
Speaker 1 (22:19):
It's a reminder that we have the strength to get
through this, that healing ispossible and that a brighter
future awaits us.
Speaker 2 (22:26):
It's like having a wise and compassionate guide
within ourselves, always thereto offer support and guidance.
Speaker 1 (22:33):
Now, before we wrap up this deep dive into the world
of trauma journaling, I want totouch on one final prompt that
really resonated with me.
What are you most lookingforward to as you heal?
It feels like a powerfulreminder that healing is not
just about addressing the painof the past, but also about
creating a future filled withjoy, connection and fulfillment.
Speaker 2 (22:54):
It's about moving from a place of scarcity to a
place of abundance, from simplysurviving to truly thriving.
It's about reclaiming yourpower, your voice and your
ability to create a life thatfeels meaningful and authentic
to who you are.
Speaker 1 (23:09):
It's about recognizing that healing is a
journey, not a destination, andalong that journey there will be
moments of joy, laughter, loveand connection.
There will be opportunities forgrowth, expansion and
transformation, and there willbe a deepening sense of
gratitude for the strength andresilience you've shown in the
face of adversity.
Speaker 2 (23:27):
It's about embracing the full spectrum of human
experience, with all of itscomplexities and contradictions.
It's about recognizing that youare worthy of healing, of love,
of joy and of a life that feelsfull and vibrant.
Speaker 1 (23:40):
This has been such an insightful and inspiring
exploration of these 50 traumajournaling prompts.
Speaker 2 (23:46):
It really has.
Speaker 1 (23:47):
I'm walking away with a renewed sense of hope and a
deeper understanding of thepower of self-reflection and
self-compassion in the healingprocess.
Speaker 2 (23:54):
Me too.
And remember, dear listener,you are not alone in this
journey.
Healing is possible and youhave everything you need within
you to move towards a brighterfuture.
Speaker 1 (24:04):
Beautifully said, and on that note we'll wrap up this
deep dive.
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