Surviving TRAUMA: 5 Things to Do, 5 to Avoid

Recovering from traumatic stress takes time, patience, and the right strategies. While everyone responds differently after a traumatic event, research shows that some actions tend to support healing, while others can slow it down or worsen emotional symptoms. In this video, we’ll explore five practical things you can do after trauma, like re-establishing a daily routine, staying connected with others, getting physical activity, practicing self-care, and limiting your exposure to distressing media. You’ll also learn five common pitfalls to avoid, including emotional suppression, excessive media consumption, isolation, substance use, and impulsive life decisions. Understanding what trauma does to your body and mind is one thing—knowing how to respond is another. That’s why we break down the importance of avoiding avoidance, letting yourself feel what you feel, and returning to a sense of structure even when you don’t feel like it. These small steps can help reduce post-traumatic symptoms, support mental health, and prevent long-term psychological effects. Whether you’ve recently experienced trauma or are supporting someone who has, these trauma recovery strategies are grounded in psychological research and clinical experience. If you’re feeling lost in the aftermath of trauma, these tips offer clarity on what might help and what to steer clear of. For more information on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, see my previous videos:    • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)   Watch all of my videos for free at: www.psychologyvideos.ca For more information about Dr. Rami Nader, visit: https://tinyurl.com/y3eu5dfw DISCLAIMER: The videos provided here on this YouTube Channel are for informational use only. The video content provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. These videos do not establish a psychologist/client relationship. Always seek the advice of your doctor or mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or seen on this channel. Dr. Rami Nader assumes no duty to correct or update the video content nor to resolve or clarify any inconsistent information that may be a part of the video content. Reliance on any content is solely at the viewer’s risk. Dr. Rami Nader hereby disclaims any and all liability to any party for any direct, indirect, implied, punitive, special, incidental or other consequential damages arising directly or indirectly from any use of the said video content, which is provided as is, and without warranties. 9420 (62)