Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing adverse childhood experiences. These prompts help you explore your experience with adverse childhood experiences more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Start by building awareness of how adverse childhood experiences shows up for you:
- When did I first notice adverse childhood experiences in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my adverse childhood experiences?
- How does adverse childhood experiences feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my adverse childhood experiences tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to adverse childhood experiences:
- What am I most afraid of about my adverse childhood experiences?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing adverse childhood experiences?
- What has adverse childhood experiences taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from adverse childhood experiences look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Adverse Childhood Experiences
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my adverse childhood experiences the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing adverse childhood experiences?
- What would my life look like with adverse childhood experiences less present?