Traumatic Experiences Community Daily Check-in: Friday February 1st
Hey Trauma Family , a New Month yayyy and i get to start the Month of sweet.
We have more from the ACT series this week.
This week we are upto Day 9
Day 9: Simply Observe Goal: To learn how to simply observe whats going on in your mind.
Imagine that you are standing at a railway bridge gazing down at three sets of train tracks. A slow mining train is on each set of tracks moving away from you. Each train is composed of a string of little cars carrying ore. Seemingly endless, all three chug slowly along underneath the bridge. Now, as you look down, imagine that the train to the left carries only the ore of things you notice in the present moment. That ore is composed of sensations, perceptions, and emotions. It carries things like the sound you hear; sweaty palms you feel; skipped heartbeats you sense; sadness you notice; and so forth. The middle train, or second train, carries only your thoughts. The train on your right, or third train, carries your urges to act; your pull to avoid and look away; and your efforts to change the subject.
Mind-Train Exercise:
Set a timer for 3 minutes. Think of something youve been struggling with lately. Close your eyes and picture the three tracks. Your job will be to stay on the bridge, looking. If you find your mind has gone somewhere else, or if you discover that you are in one of the cars struggling with its content, just notice what happened and then return to the bridge. Afterward, reflect on what you noticed when you were standing on the bridge and what, if anything, contributed to your difficulty to simply observe.
Bonus Activity:
Share your thoughts below to better understand this concept.
Observing Videos
Observe Feelings - Meditation for Teens & Adults
Learning to Master your Emotions by Awakening your observer self
Questions
How well do you do in Observing your Emotions?
How are you feeling today? lets try observe them from today
Is there anything about this Check In that really spoke to you that you can take away today if so what was it?
Of course the topic is optional just a hi a regular check in is perfectly ok everyone.
Sunday is my Trauma Adult Discussion 2pm ET Topic Session Four - Childhood Abuse then my Teen Trauma session Monday 12pm ET Topic Safety Planning
Will do the topic i had to cancel week prior the following week which will push the open chat back 1 week teen topic is the same as that two ended up being cancelled
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hello
@scarletPear1945 Heyy Scarlet how are you today
@CaringBrit
on the edge I have a bad headache; Other wise I am alright.
@scarletPear1945 aww no with the headache those really suck hope it disappears soon
on the edge due to headache or something else
@CaringBrit just a hi for now, may write more in a little while
@crimsonLime6525 thats ok lime and heyy i hope you are well
Just wanted to say hi and I hope you are all doing well today 
@crimsonSpruce612 hey there Spruce im good how are you
@CaringBrit i'm doing well today brit. thanks for asking :)
@crimsonSpruce612 good to hear spruce did you like the check in topic find any of it useful
@caringbrit
Hello, everyone! I'm ready for spring but doing ok
@ReallyRuth cant wait for spring this weathers been brutally cold
glad your ok and im good
how did you find check in topic
@CaringBrit
You always give such wonderful information. I'm not sure I can always divide things up so cleanly, but I appreciate that it is worth trying.
@ReallyRuth aww if ever any feedback on the way its presented dont be shy to say if it needs dividing a bit more etc unless i read that wrong and you are saying its divided up cleanly lol
and thanks
Hello! I'm here. Been struggling with isolation issues and headache. Earlier this week had a terrific energy burst, I don't know when I last had energy...so I took full advantage and worked on making many meals up and organizing things I've not felt well enough to do. Now just to find those bursts more frequently - it felt Terrific! (And I don't remember when I've been able to have an emotion like that. 
@WoodViolet an energy burst yayy super cool getting everything youve been unable to do must be feeling awesome right now sorry on the headache and that though
Hello.
I am trying but I do not feel very successful tonight. The pain is deep. Sometimes it feels like the shame knows no bounds. I am hurting inside right now. I
@pioneeringBanana1598 would you like a hug or me to sit with you etc im sorry to hear your not feeling so good right now your not alone
@CaringBrit
Thank you both. ❤️
@pioneeringBanana1598 yw
@pioneeringBanana1598
Hi banana. i'm sorry you're hurting. i know it can get hard sometimes. you're not alone, and i'm sending good thoughts your way.
hello Brite!
Been away for a while, Things have been very hectic. Trying to get me together.
I tried the exercise and bombed out. I am not good at imagining anything I just can not wrap my head or thought process around the concept.
@scarletPear1945 thats perfectly ok if these sorts of excercises dont work for you what sort do and i could try incorporate them into my next ones
at least you gave it a go though
good to see you around too
taking care of yourself is very important so awesome dont favour the hectic though bet its exhausting hope you get plenty of rest when its hectic times
@CaringBrit
I really don't know. I have just started to get real therapy and I told her about this exercise and how on things like that I am unable to imagine at all. She said it was because of some of the trauma my sensors are numbed and I disassociate. I will begin EMDR within the next few weeks and I am totally afraid, But I need to do it despite myself and feelings.
I thank you for being understanding and for replying. I hope you have a great week!
@scarletPear1945
ah thats more understandable thats not a problem at all everyone healing time is different aww i understand feeling afraid of EMDR im sure it will go well will be thinking of you when you start that and your welcome to share how it goes if you wish too were here for you
Your Welcome and anytime im having an awesome week
