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What is Trauma?

Trauma is a distressing experience that can impact us emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Because everyone is different, potentially traumatic situations affect everyone differently. That is why it is important to respect each person’s experience. How Trauma Happens Trauma can happen when a person is involved in a situation where…
Categories: Mental Health Difficulties, My Mind

Healing From Trauma

After you experience trauma, it might seem like you will never feel better again. You might feel on edge and be reminded of the trauma throughout the day. It might impact many parts of your life. Fortunately, healing is possible. As with other things in life, there are many paths…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, Cultivating Good Mental Health, My Mind

Honor Your Needs

To give yourself the energy you need when you face a difficult moment, focus on meeting your basic needs: Sleep – Create a calm bedtime routine and try to stick to a daily sleep schedule. Eating – Have regular healthy meals and snacks to give you energy. Relaxation – Pick…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, Cultivating Good Mental Health, My Mind

Self-Care

Self-care is key for taking care of ourselves and achieving our life’s purpose. When we are connected to others and mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually balanced, we are able to make good decisions and move through the world with our goals in mind. When we are not balanced, anxiety, self-doubt,…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, Cultivating Good Mental Health, My Mind

Tips for Finding Your Own Sovereignty

We know blood quantum, or “how much Native blood you have,” isn’t a good way of determining how Indigenous someone is. The truth is though that this harmful concept has been with us for a long time. So how do we move beyond blood quantum? Here are some ideas: Gather…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture
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