![]() ![]() Our therapists conduct thorough assessments of students and discuss their trauma history directly, but they also observe their triggers and the way their body responds when discussing trauma and in their everyday lives. ![]() ![]() In traditional settings, it can be difficult for mindfulness teachers to pick up on signs that their students may have a history of trauma however, they can pick up on body cues that signal discomfort, tension, or insecurity. How Traumatic Stress Interferes with Mindfulnessĭavid Treleaven discusses the subtler ways that our body can be traumatized by certain experiences and how these experiences can get in the way of being fully present during traditional mindfulness practices that are intended to reduce symptoms of traumatic stress rather than trigger them. After such experiences, we are left with a diminished sense of security with others and in the world, and a sense of feeling unsafe inside our own skin.” Treleaven suggests that integrating Trauma-informed techniques into mindfulness practices helps make the benefits of mindfulness more accessible to everyone. David Treleaven, author of “Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing” defines trauma as “a ny experience stressful enough to leave us feeling helpless, frightened, and profoundly unsure. ![]()
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