Practicing Mindfulness After Traumatic Events

After one experiences traumatic incidents, they may encounter painful memories of events which happened in their past, or flashbacks to incidents related to trauma. During these times, it is a positive thing to focus on the present moment, and to try to be mindful of the present tasks or activities at hand.

One can remind themselves that they are safe, okay, and no longer in their traumatic situation. Deep breathing techniques can act as a way to bring one