Ways to Cope With Trauma Triggers for BIPOC Women
Dealing with trauma triggers can be hard, but learning how to manage them can help you feel stronger and more in control. At Empowered Mind Therapy Center (EMTC), we support BIPOC women with helpful tools to handle these tough moments.
Here are some simple ways to cope with trauma triggers:
Helpful Coping Tools
1. Grounding Techniques: These help you stay in the present moment when you feel overwhelmed. You can use your five senses—what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch—to calm down.
Try this: Look around and name five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste.
2. Mindfulness and Breathing: Mindfulness looks like noticing your thoughts and feelings without judgement. Breathing slowly and calmly can help you feel better during stressful times.
Try this: Take a few minutes each day to breathe deeply and focus only on your breath.
3. Journaling: Writing about your feelings and what happened can help you understand your triggers better.
Try this: Keep a journal where you write about what triggered you, how it made you feel, and what you did to handle it.
4. Support Systems: Talking to trusted friends, family members, or support groups can help you feel less alone.
Here's an example: Joining a group for BIPOC women where they share stories and support each other.
How EMTC Can Help
At Empowered Mind Therapy Center, our trained therapists can work with you one-on-one. We’ll help you build a set of coping tools that match your unique needs and experiences.
Ready to Get Support?
If you want to learn more ways to deal with trauma triggers, reach out to us today. EMTC is here to help you every step of the way.
Explore the Full Trauma Triggers Series
• Part 1: Understanding and Managing Trauma Triggers – Learn what trauma triggers are and how they impact the mind and body.
• Part 2: Trauma Triggers for BIPOC Women – Explore how cultural experiences, microaggressions, and systemic stress can shape trauma responses.
Looking for support with stress or anxiety in Walnut Creek, Oakland, or the greater San Francisco Bay Area?
At Empowered Mind Therapy Center, we are dedicated to offering compassionate care and unwavering support for individuals who are seeking personal growth and healing. Our highly experienced therapists specialize in trauma-informed therapy, ensuring you receive the utmost care and understanding.
Whether you call Walnut Creek, Hayward, or any other corner of the San Francisco Bay Area home, rest assured that we offer evidence-based treatment options customized to meet your unique needs. Our goal is to empower and support you on your path to healing and personal growth.
Our commitment to your well-being is unwavering. Let us be your source of strength and support as you journey towards healing and resilience.
If you're interested in starting counseling at Empowered Mind Therapy, follow these steps:
Get in touch with our Intake Coordinator at 925-257-0205 or book your free consultation.
Get started on your healing journey and finally feel better.
Other Services We Offer in the San Francisco Bay Area & Throughout California
In addition to providing online therapy, we also offer a variety of counseling services for women of color. This includes relief and support for depression, processing trauma, anxiety support, and relationship issues. Our caring therapists also offer Brainspotting, EMDR & EMDR Intensives. All of these services are available in person at our Walnut Creek, CA-based therapy practice or online throughout California.
About The Author
Jessica Hernandez, LCSW is is a clinical therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing therapy services at Empowered Mind Therapy Center, a therapy community where women of color thrive