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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · 26d

If you are exposed to the suffering of others as part of your job, it's important for you to understand Secondary Trauma.

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · 27d

You are going to make a difference one way or another, why not make it a positive one?

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · 28d

Does your job expose you to trauma or the trauma of others? Learn why wellness advice sometimes falls flat.
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Why You Might Need a Different Approach to Wellness Tools

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Sep 24

Surely both sides can agree to this one thing: our long-held and precious right to speak freely.

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Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Aug 2

And the ones who care about this have no power in our government.

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 15

Will do. Take care. 💖

Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 15

Take a break from the news
🫨🫠 and breathe along with me for two minutes.

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Breathing: A Nervous Sytem Hack

YouTube video by Pause First Academy

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 15

I'm sorry to hear that, friend. I really like, The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van der Kolk. And learning how to regulate your nervous system is my go-to rec when things are tough.

You can email me any time if I can help in any way.
[email protected]

Our Luna is great!

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 15

You are forgiven. 😁
How ya doin, Jocelyn?

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 13

Enjoy!

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 11

Oh man, those things used to be everywhere!

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 7

If you don't find ways to process what you're feeling on the inside, you will likely process it in the outer world.

Possibly:
unconsciously,
unplanned,
unfiltered,
unhinged.

And rarely with positive outcomes.

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 3

We live in a world full of emotionally dysregulated adults, many of whom are suffering from generational trauma, neglect, or abuse.

Did you experience Adverse Childhood Experiences? Learning about this can help you heal and break the chain of pain.

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Understanding ACEs

How adverse childhood experiences can impact health and wellbeing in adulthood

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 3

Learn how to self-regulate.
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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Learn to Pause: A comprehensive roadmap to mental and emotional wellbeing

Science-backed. Trauma-informed. Created specifically for trauma-exposed professionals; people navigating high-stress careers, burnout, and the suffering of others.

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 30

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 28

Fireworks can be extremely triggering for military veterans. 🙏🏻 Please keep that in mind.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 28

Noise from fireworks can reach levels louder than the sound of a jackhammer or a jet plane taking off. Here are Wirecutter’s tips for keeping yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

How to Block Fireworks Noise for Adults, Kids, and Pets

Loud fireworks can be scary. Here’s how to keep yourself, your kids, and even your pets calm and stress-free.

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 28

3 simple, doable steps. Come learn & experiment with me!

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Mindfulness Made Easy with my Breathe-Body-Be Method

YouTube video by Pause First Academy

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 25

I'm teaching at a Law Enforcement/CIT (Crisis Intervention Team) conference this week.

People cry in my classes. Pretty often.

They do that motionless, I don't want anybody to know I'm crying kind of cry.

And what I know is, they feel seen,validated, or understood, or I struck a nerve. #healing

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 24

Secondary Trauma (being exposed to and impacted by the trauma of others) can leave you with many of the same symptoms as a person diagnosed with PTSD.

In this video, I break it down & talk about something called Post Traumatic Stress INJURY.

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PTSD, PTS, and PTSI Explained

YouTube video by Pause First Academy

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 23

If worrying solved problems you probably wouldn't have any problems.

Mental breaks are important. Try a brief guided meditation (they're easy to find), listen to music, read, watch clips of comedians...

The neuroscience behind this is fascinating. I'm almost out of characters so just trust me:)

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 22

If you work in public safety, social work, or healthcare, I have resources to help you heal and protect your mental & emotional health. (Spouses welcome too!)

There's a free (robust) resource list, a free mini course, a free stress assessment, plus lots more.

⬇️Take a peek⬇️

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Pause First Academy

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 22

Yes same

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 21

Haha! Awww

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Kim Colegrove @kimcolegrove.bsky.social · Jun 21

ISO 🎧🎙️

I'd like to talk to more podcasters about the mental health crisis among trauma-exposed professionals (social work, public safety, healthcare, military, etc).

So if you have an aligned podcast or you'd like to recommend me to one, please and thank you! 🙏🏻

[email protected]

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