May 23, 2023

I Feel Like I've Lost Myself Since Going Though Trauma. How Do I Find Myself Again?

18 minutes

Going through something traumatic can feel like having a rug ripped out from underneath you, leaving you feeling disoriented and confused. It’s natural to lose trust in others and in yourself as you work through processing what has happened to you.

In this episode, Alana will help you gain an understanding of how to find yourself again. Alana will share 8 essential steps to finding yourself after trauma, like:

Acknowledging your experience with self-compassion

Understanding and identifying useful coping mechanisms

Establishing a new routine

Rediscovering passions and interests

And more!

Alana gives you great ideas to begin building your foundation of healing and encourages you to take baby steps to begin trying them one at a time.

Mentioned in this episode: Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban

Additional Resources from Choose Recovery Services

Choose Betrayal Trauma Healing for Women - This weekly support group is for women who have recently experienced betrayal and are needing help to cope with the symptoms of trauma such as depression, hypervigilance, anxiety, and lack of trust. Ask questions from our team of coaches at Choose Recovery Services who have been there with this accessible group that is free for the first 12 weeks. Learn more.

Choose 90 for Men - Support group for men who are ready to take the first step towards recovery from compulsive behavior, infidelity and/or betrayal. Participants will gain tools and an understanding to better manage emotions and assess behaviors. Learn more.

Choose 180 for Men - This support group helps men gain emotional intelligence so they can better manage unwanted behaviors. Participants will connect with other men, better understand their emotions, work through shame, and build a deep respect for themselves. Learn more.

Road to Recovery - Free monthly webinar with Luke and Alana Gordon for couples navigating the relational aspects the come along the road to recovery. Learn more.

Choosing to Stay Webinar - Hali Roderick teaches this free monthly webinar for couples choosing to stay together after infidelity. Learn more.

Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Amie Woolsey teaches this free monthly coaching call for those stuck trying to decide whether to stay in their marriage. Learn more.

Dating After Divorce Course - Join Amie for three 90-minute sessions to learn essential tips to diving into the dating scene after divorce. Learn more.

Empowered Divorce Q&A - Amie Woolsey offers a free monthly coaching call to answer questions for women navigating divorce. Learn more.

The Empowered Divorce Podcast with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning towards divorce. Listen here.

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Amie Woolsey - Life Coach CPC, ICF, ELI-MP, CLDS, APSATS Trainee

Alana Gordon - MFTIntern, CCPS-C

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