TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY QUESTIONS

1. What are some core beliefs about yourself that might have been shaped by your past experiences?
2. How do you cope with challenging emotions or memories when they resurface?
3. In what ways has trauma influenced your self-esteem and self-worth?
4. What strengths and resilience have you discovered within yourself through your journey?
5. How can you work towards accepting and nurturing your inner child who may have been wounded by past
trauma?
6. What role do self-compassion and self-forgiveness play in your healing process?
7. How does your understanding of your own identity change in light of your trauma experiences?
8. What aspects of your past experiences do you want to integrate into your identity, and which ones do you
want to let go of?
9. How can you reconnect with your authentic self after trauma?
10. What self-care practices help you maintain emotional balance and resilience?
11. How has your past trauma affected your ability to trust others in your relationships?
12. What patterns or behaviors do you notice in your relationships that might be linked to your trauma?
13. In what ways can you communicate your needs and boundaries more effectively to foster healthier
connections?
14. How can you differentiate between past trauma triggers and present relationship challenges?
15. What does a safe and supportive relationship look like to you?
16. How can you heal and grow together with your partner(s) if they've also been affected by your trauma?
17. What role does vulnerability play in building stronger connections with others?
18. How can you practice self-compassion and forgiveness in the context of past relationship trauma?
19. How do you envision your ideal relationships evolving as you heal from your trauma?
20. What strategies can you implement to break free from cycles of toxic or abusive relationships?
21. What coping mechanisms have you relied on to survive traumatic experiences, and are they still serving
you?
22. How can you replace destructive coping strategies with healthier alternatives?
23. What triggers lead you to resort to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how can you identify and manage
them?
24. How can mindfulness and grounding techniques help you stay present and manage distressing emotions?
25. What role does self-regulation play in your ability to cope with trauma-related stress?
26. How do you plan to build a toolbox of effective coping strategies tailored to your specific needs?
27. How can you find a balance between seeking support from others and practicing self-reliance?
28. How does the concept of "post-traumatic growth" resonate with you, and how can you work toward it?
29. What creative or expressive outlets can you explore as therapeutic coping mechanisms?
30. How can you cultivate resilience and inner strength to navigate future challenges?
31. What are some of the specific triggers or situations that tend to bring up traumatic memories or emotions
for you?
32. How can you develop a plan for managing triggers when they arise in your daily life?
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33. What grounding techniques or sensory strategies help you stay connected to the present during
flashbacks?
34. How can you reframe your perception of flashbacks as opportunities for healing rather than as
overwhelming experiences?
35. How do you know when it's time to seek professional help in dealing with severe or persistent flashbacks?
36. What role does self-compassion play in the process of managing triggers and flashbacks?
37. How can you create a supportive environment for yourself and communicate your needs to those around
you during triggering moments?
38. How do you envision a future where triggers have less power over you and your life?
39. What are some resources and tools you can keep readily available for managing flashbacks?
40. How can you incorporate mindfulness and self-care into your daily routine to reduce the frequency and
intensity of triggers and flashbacks?
41. What does the concept of "healing" mean to you in the context of your trauma?
42. How can you set realistic and achievable goals for your healing journey?
43. What role does self-acceptance play in your process of recovery?
44. How can you harness the power of storytelling and journaling to document your healing progress?
45. How do you envision your life once you have reached a place of greater healing and resilience?
46. What resources, such as support groups or therapy modalities, are you open to exploring as part of your
recovery?
47. How can you create a safe and nurturing physical and emotional environment to support your healing?
48. What practices or rituals can you incorporate into your daily life to honor your healing journey?
49. How will you know when you've made significant progress in your healing process?
50. What advice would you give to someone else on a similar journey of healing and recovery from trauma?
51. What moments of resilience and strength have you identified in your past experiences?
52. How can you build upon those moments to fuel your recovery process?
53. In what ways have you surprised yourself with your ability to endure and adapt?
54. How do you view your trauma as a source of inner strength rather than just a source of pain?
55. What role does gratitude and the practice of focusing on the positive aspects of your life play in building
resilience?
56. How can you develop a more compassionate and nurturing inner dialogue to bolster your resilience?
57. How do you envision your future, knowing that you have the capacity to overcome adversity?
58. What strategies can you employ to channel your resilience into your daily life and goals?
59. How can you help others understand and appreciate the strength and wisdom you've gained from your
trauma experiences?
60. How can you actively foster a sense of hope and optimism as you move forward in your healing journey?
61. How has trauma impacted your ability to trust others, including yourself?
62. What steps can you take to rebuild trust in yourself and your intuition?
63. How can you establish a sense of safety within your own mind and body?
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64. What boundaries can you set to create a safer space in your relationships and daily life?
65. How do you approach the process of discerning trustworthy individuals from those who may not have your
best interests at heart?
66. What does it mean to you to feel safe and secure, and how can you work towards that feeling?
67. How can you address the fear of vulnerability that often accompanies a lack of trust?
68. What resources or tools can you utilize to help rebuild trust in others and the world around you?
69. How can you navigate situations where trust has been broken or betrayed without retraumatizing yourself?
70. How does developing trust in the therapeutic relationship support your broader journey of healing?
71. How has shame or guilt been a part of your trauma experience?
72. What messages or beliefs do you carry about yourself that are rooted in shame or guilt?
73. How can you differentiate between healthy accountability and excessive guilt or self-blame?
74. What steps can you take to release yourself from the burden of undeserved shame and guilt?
75. How can self-compassion and forgiveness play a role in healing shame and guilt wounds?
76. How can you reframe your perspective on your past actions or circumstances in a way that reduces shame
and guilt?
77. What strategies can you use to recognize and challenge shame-inducing thoughts or behaviors?
78. How do you envision your self-esteem and self-identity shifting as you release shame and guilt?
79. How can you incorporate practices of self-empowerment and self-acceptance into your healing journey?
80. What role does sharing your experiences with trusted individuals play in dismantling shame and guilt?
81. How has trauma impacted your ability to express and process your emotions?
82. What emotions do you find most challenging to navigate, and how can you work with them more
effectively?
83. How can creative outlets like art, music, or writing help you process and express your emotions?
84. What practices can you develop to cultivate emotional regulation and resilience?
85. How does understanding the connection between your body and your emotions contribute to your healing?
86. How can you create a safe and supportive space for yourself to freely express your emotions?
87. What role does self-compassion play in accepting and working with difficult emotions?
88. How do you envision your relationship with your emotions changing as you progress in your healing
journey?
89. How can you communicate your emotional needs and boundaries in your relationships?
90. What strategies can you use to process and release pent-up emotions from past trauma?
91. How has trauma influenced the way you perceive yourself and your worth?
92. What negative self-beliefs or self-talk patterns have you identified that stem from your trauma?
93. In what ways can you challenge and reframe these negative self-perceptions?
94. How do you envision your self-perception evolving as you heal from your trauma?
95. How can you build a more positive and nurturing self-image?
96. What role does self-compassion and self-forgiveness play in reshaping your self-perception?
97. How can you identify and replace self-sabotaging behaviors that are rooted in a negative self-image?
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98. How do you view yourself in relation to the world, and how can you shift that perspective toward
empowerment?
99. What practices or affirmations can you incorporate into your daily life to reinforce a healthier self-
perception?
100. How can you actively work on aligning your self-perception with your true self and your values?
101. How have your beliefs and worldview been shaped by your traumatic experiences?
102. What beliefs about safety, trust, and the world around you do you want to reevaluate and potentially
shift?
103. In what ways can you challenge and update beliefs that no longer serve your healing journey?
104. How can you explore and adopt new beliefs that support your growth and recovery?
105. How do you view your own capacity for change and personal transformation?
106. What role does spirituality or a sense of purpose play in your belief system, and how can it support your
healing?
107. How can you find a balance between honoring your past experiences and embracing a hopeful vision for
your future?
108. How can you create a supportive community or network that aligns with your evolving belief system?
109. How can you practice self-reflection and critical thinking to challenge any beliefs that perpetuate your
trauma?
110. How do you envision your life changing as your belief system becomes more aligned with your healing
goals?
111. What strategies can you implement to manage triggers when they arise in your daily routines?
112. How can you create a daily schedule that supports your emotional well-being and minimizes potential
triggers?
113. In what ways can you practice self-care and self-compassion as part of your daily routine?
114. How can you communicate your needs and boundaries to the people in your life to reduce triggers?
115. How do you handle unexpected triggers in public or social situations?
116. What grounding techniques can you use to stay present during triggering moments?
117. How can you develop a "safety plan" for yourself to follow when you encounter unexpected triggers?
118. How do you envision your daily life changing as you become more skilled at managing triggers?
119. What resources or tools can you keep accessible for dealing with triggers on a daily basis?
120. How can you celebrate your successes in coping with triggers and acknowledge your progress?
121. How have past traumas influenced your ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries?
122. What steps can you take to define and communicate your boundaries more clearly in your relationships?
123. How can you prioritize self-care without feeling guilty or selfish?
124. In what ways can you create a self-care routine that is sustainable and nourishing?
125. How do you recognize when your boundaries have been crossed, and how do you respond to this?
126. What role does self-compassion play in enforcing your boundaries and practicing self-care?
127. How can you find a balance between supporting others and preserving your own well-being?
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128. How can you build a network of supportive individuals who respect and honor your boundaries?
129. What self-soothing techniques can you use when you feel overwhelmed or triggered?
130. How do you envision your relationships and overall well-being improving as you establish and maintain
healthier boundaries?
131. How has trauma affected your relationship with your body and physical sensations?
132. What practices can help you reconnect with your body in a safe and nurturing way?
133. How can you become more attuned to the physical sensations that signal emotional distress?
134. In what ways can you use mindfulness and body awareness to ground yourself during triggering
moments?
135. How does self-compassion and self-acceptance play a role in healing your body-image concerns?
136. What exercises or movement practices can help you release physical tension and trauma stored in the
body?
137. How can you integrate self-soothing and relaxation techniques into your daily life to support your body's
healing?
138. How do you envision your relationship with your body evolving as you prioritize its well-being?
139. What resources or professional support can you seek to address body-related trauma and discomfort?
140. How can you celebrate and appreciate the strength and resilience of your body on your healing journey?
141. How do you define hope, and what role does it play in your healing journey?
142. What strategies can you use to maintain a sense of hope even when facing significant challenges?
143. In what ways can you identify and celebrate the small victories and moments of progress in your healing
process?
144. How can you develop a mindset of resilience that allows you to bounce back from setbacks?
145. How do you see your sense of hope and resilience influencing those around you?
146. What role does gratitude play in cultivating hope and resilience in your life?
147. How can you create a supportive community or network that fosters hope and resilience?
148. How do you envision your future, filled with hope and resilience, as you continue on your healing
journey?
149. What practices or rituals can you incorporate into your life to nurture and strengthen your hope and
resilience?
150. How can you share your stories of hope and resilience with others who may be on a similar path?