Helping multiples and their loved ones to remember the music
Self CareAs survivors one of the most challenging issues we face is how to take care of ourselves now that we are safe, as we were never taught as children. Below are some ideas we have found useful. Only use them if they feel safe to you. Remember, feeling safe is always the first priority. Managing Triggers and Flashbacks Understanding and Coping with Feelings Self Injury Understand why it happens, and learn how to stop Health Help Ideas for keeping yourself healthy, and ways to deal with doctors and dentists Asking for Help Sometimes we cannot take care of oursleves, by ourselves. Sometimes we need help. These are some times when it is important to ask for help, and ideas how to do it. |
Getting to know your systemOnce you discover you are not alone in the body of yours, its important to start getting to know the people who share it with you. It can be scary at first, for you and them, but keep in mind they are the ones who saved your life and a little gratitude goes a long way The important things to remember through this process are to take it slow, don't be pushy, respect that they are just as important and just as real as you are. Communicating with your insiders The first steps of getting to know everyone inside Create a system map or family lifebook A great way to learn about and celebrate everyone inside Helping angry insiders Fun with littles Meeting your inside family's needs From simple things like a little wanting a doll, to big things like making your home safe, meeting everyone's needs is an important step towards healing. |
Taking your life backAnother important step in healing is learning to take back those areas of your life which have been controlled by your abusers and your memories for so long. Again, these are only ideas, and you should only do what feels safe for you right now. Making yourself safe. Until you feel completely safe, nothing else will be able to fall into place, but feeling safe is not as hard as it sounds Making the Holidays your own Relationships Learning how to make safe choices in choosing friends and partners, and learning how to make your relationships about now, not then Express Yourself You are an amazing, creative, inteligent person. Let it show! Goals Having a dream can work wonders. SRA Recovery Center -Links to more imformation targeted at helping survivors get safe, heal, and move on. |
All About TherapyTherapy. Its a word that brings up all sorts of feelings in everyone. For a survivor, it can be an absolutely terrifying idea. It doesn't have to be though. Therapy is very important and can be very rewarding as long as you take steps to keep yourself safe and comfortable. Choosing a Therapist How do you find one, what questions should you ask, how do you know they are trustworthy? What type of therapy is right for me? A guide to help you through the psychobabble Making therapy comfortable and safe Your Rights Therapy Links Great places to start your search |
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