When Someone Shares a Trauma

When people share their experiences and feelings with you – or disclose their trauma – it can be an important part of their healing process. At the same time, it can also leave you with a multitude of emotions- anger, worry, relief, an appreciation for being trusted, or some combination of these and other complex feelings.

You do not need to "fix" the problems or "take away" their pain. Most people are simply looking for validation, support and connection. Read on for more tips, tools and resources for navigating the healing process.

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Mindfulness Coach

Practicing mindfulness means grounding yourself in the present moment. Mindfulness has been shown to be helpful for reducing stress and coping with unpleasant thoughts and emotions. This app can be used on its own by those who would like mindfulness tools, or to enhance face-to-face care with a healthcare professional.

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VA’s National Center for PTSD and the Coaching Into Care program have partnered to study telephone coaching methods to help spouses and intimate partners of Veterans with untreated PTSD get their Veteran into mental health care. The study will provide free telephone coaching and, if assigned, access to online educational materials. Participants will be compensated up to $170 for participating.

Visit: https://www.familycoachingstudy.org to learn more about the study and complete a brief screening quiz to see if you are eligible to participate. For participant’s rights questions, contact 1-866-680-2906.

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