But Treleaven says that the breath may not be the best place for trauma survivors to begin a meditation practice. “Trauma-informed work involves learning what someone might need in their meditation to get the most out of practice.”Ī trauma-informed mindfulness teacher will work to facilitate healing in a safe and supportive environment while taking into consideration certain triggers.įor instance, paying attention to the breath is often a starting point for a meditation practice, as it helps bring stability to the mind.
“The goal of trauma-informed mindfulness is to help people befriend physical sensations, improve self-regulation, ease their experiences of trauma, and cultivate mindfulness,” Treleaven says. But a trauma-informed approach acknowledges that some aspects of mindfulness can be activating for trauma survivors. Traditional mindfulness practices assume that everyone has the capacity to engage in any mindfulness activity and also benefit from it. Trauma-informed mindfulness is a mindfulness practice that’s adapted to the unique needs of trauma survivors.
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