"Trauma disrupts six universal needs: safety, belonging, autonomy, competence, dignity, and meaning. When several of these needs are threatened, our inner balance starts to crumble."
"Post-traumatic symptoms are often understandable responses to wounded needs, not signs of weakness or failure. Healing often begins with repeated experiences of safety."
"Trauma affects trust and connection. Human beings regulate distress through relationships, yet trauma can make close connections feel threatening."
Trauma affects individuals not only through the event itself but also by disrupting six universal psychological needs: safety, belonging, autonomy, competence, dignity, and meaning. Post-traumatic symptoms are understandable responses to these wounded needs rather than signs of weakness. Recovery focuses on rebuilding psychological foundations, emphasizing the importance of safety, trust, and connection. Healing begins with creating stable routines and reliable relationships, which help restore a sense of safety and belonging, ultimately aiding in the recovery process.
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