Trauma & PTSD
If you’ve lived through trauma, meditation must be chosen carefully. These practices avoid deep introspection and instead guide you toward grounding, breath, and body awareness. They offer a slow path back to safety — in your body, your story, and your nervous system.
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FAQ
Is meditation safe for trauma survivors?
It depends. Use only gentle, body-based, or external-anchored practices. Stop if distress increases.
What are trauma-sensitive meditations?
They avoid triggering language, focus on grounding, and emphasize choice and pacing.
Can this replace therapy?
No — but it can support recovery when used alongside professional trauma care.
What if I feel overwhelmed?
Pause. Open your eyes. Move your body. Return later or not at all. Your sense of safety is primary.
How can I track progress?
Look for softening — in reactivity, in self-talk, in how long it takes to return to baseline.
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