Has someone you care about been through a traumatic experience? Here's how you can be a healthy part of their recovery.
You can be a healthy part of a survivor's recovery by creating and strengthening a safe relationship with them.Instead simply suggest, “I’m here to listen if you need to talk," “I’m here for you," or “How can I help?”“I don’t know what to say” is a phrase I often hear from the loved ones of trauma survivors. If you have a loved one who is a trauma survivor, your relationship with them can have a positive impact on their recovery.
Not all survivors need to talk about their experiences. They may have told their story so many times that it is no longer helpful for them to do so; telling their story again may cause them to re-live a traumatic experience rather than recover from it. Many survivors do not find talking beneficial and instead rely on other healing and coping mechanisms. Instead of assuming that survivors need to talk, simply remind them that you are available to listen in case they do.
4. Instead of saying, “You should give them another chance,” try, “I respect your need for boundaries.” When the offender is a family member, friend, spouse, or a person of perceived importance, you may wish to help the survivor repair their relationship with that individual. Yet, survivors might not feel safe or ready to do so. In fact, they may never repair or even re-engage in that relationship. It's better to communicate your acceptance of their decision to prioritize their safety—even if you do not understand or agree with it.
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