How to move forward when yesterday’s trauma is haunting your today
Previously: Rikki came for treatment for a single-incident trauma. She had a kitchen fire and afterward became crippled by panic and anxiety. In the first installment (Issue 696), Rikki learned about trauma and the brain, developed mindfulness practice, and learned panic-reducing strategies — such as developing an imaginary safe space and other resourcing techniques.
Rikki was running late for session when my phone pinged. “Traffic. Kids sick. Dog ate my homework. Sorry. B there in 10.”
I laughed as I reviewed Rikki’s file. I was looking forward to hearing if she’d had a less stressful week since I’d seen her. Rikki bounded through the door, her energy tangible.
“Hi! So sorry,” she said breathlessly, as she collapsed onto the couch. “Crazy day. Week.”
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