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