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Rewire Your Mind After Trauma: Mental Frameworks For Lasting Recovery

Trauma changes the way the brain processes information, responds to stress, and regulates emotions. Without the right approach, those patterns become ingrained, shaping thoughts and behaviors for years. This course gives you a practical framework to shift those patterns. Over 10 days, you will learn how trauma affects the nervous system, why certain reactions feel automatic, and what you can do to retrain your mind and body for safety, stability, and resilience. Each session delivers clear, actionable steps—no abstract theories, just proven techniques that work in real life.

Addiction Depression Anxiety Secular Mindfulness Open Awareness Recovery & Healing Stress & Anxiety Secular Mindfulness

Meet your Teacher

Sensei Paul David

Toronto, ON, Canada

Welcome! Sensei Paul is a mental health book author, and kids’ books author, private pilot, jiu-jitsu instructor, musician & former finance project manager. He prefers a science-based approach to focus on these & other areas in his life to stay hungry to evolve. His approach to facilitating guided mediations & courses stems from a combination of strategy and emotion, striving to perceive more and evaluate less. All with the focus on transmitting a calming state of mind to his audience meaningfully. He hopes you will join him on this journey of engaging in interaction and self-discovery. As always - It's a great day to be alive!

10 Days

175 students

4.8 stars

12 min / day

Addiction

English

Lesson 1

How Trauma Affects Our Bodies

Today’s focus is on cultivating body awareness by understanding how trauma manifests in physical sensations, posture, and movement. The key idea is that trauma is not solely a psychological experience; it is often stored in the body, showing up as muscle tension, imbalances in the nervous system, and persistent physical symptoms. Building awareness of these physical connections is a crucial first step on the path to healing and recovery.

Lesson 2

Grounding Tools To Calm Down The Nervous System

In the previous session, we delved into how trauma is stored in the body and worked on increasing awareness of physical sensations, tension, and movement as a pathway to reconnect with ourselves. Today, we’ll focus on practicing grounding techniques that help anchor both the body and mind in the present moment. The core concept is that grounding techniques utilize sensory engagement to disrupt distressing thoughts, calm the nervous system, and establish a sense of stability, safety, and presence.

Lesson 3

Healing Trauma Through Bilateral Stimulation

In the previous session, we practiced grounding techniques designed to anchor the body and mind in the present moment, helping to reduce anxiety and ease emotional overwhelm. Today, we’ll focus on using bilateral stimulation (BLS) as a tool to support the brain in processing trauma, reducing distress, and fostering a sense of safety and balance. The key idea is that bilateral stimulation engages both hemispheres of the brain, facilitating the reprocessing of trauma-related emotions and gradually decreasing their intensity, promoting healing and emotional regulation.

Lesson 4

Understanding Triggers

In the previous session, we discussed how movement can aid in releasing stored trauma, regulating emotions, and re-establishing a sense of safety within the body. Today, we’ll shift our focus to understanding triggers—what they are, how they activate trauma responses, and strategies to regain control when they arise. The central concept is that triggers are cues, either internal or external, that activate the body’s trauma response. Recognizing and managing these triggers is essential for restoring emotional stability and building resilience.

Lesson 5

Cultivating Self-Compassion

In the previous session, we examined triggers—how they activate trauma responses—and explored strategies such as grounding techniques and cognitive reframing to manage them effectively. Today, we’ll focus on the transformative power of self-compassion in the healing process. The key idea is that self-compassion supports trauma recovery by alleviating shame, fostering emotional resilience, and replacing harsh self-criticism with a kinder, more supportive inner dialogue, creating a foundation for growth and healing.

Lesson 6

Rebuilding Trust In Yourself And Others

In the previous session, we focused on self-compassion, exploring how replacing self-criticism with kindness can promote healing and strengthen emotional resilience. Today, we’ll turn our attention to how trauma impacts trust—both in ourselves and in others—and explore strategies for rebuilding that trust. The core idea is that trauma often undermines trust, causing self-doubt and making it challenging to depend on others. Rebuilding trust requires small, deliberate actions that restore a sense of safety, reliability, and connection.

Lesson 7

Releasing Trauma From The Body Through Movement

In the previous session, we explored the impact of trauma on trust—how it disrupts both self-trust and trust in others—and discussed ways to rebuild it safely and intentionally. Today, we’ll focus on utilizing movement as a tool to soothe trauma and promote healing. The key principle is that trauma is often stored in the body, manifesting as tension and stress. Engaging in mindful movement can help release this trapped energy, fostering a sense of physical relief and emotional balance.

Lesson 8

Coregulation – Borrowing Someone’s Calm

In the previous session, we explored how movement can play a vital role in trauma healing by releasing stored tension and fostering a sense of relief. Today, we’ll shift our focus to understanding coregulation and its importance in emotional well-being. The central idea is that humans regulate their emotions most effectively in connection with others. A calm and grounded presence can positively influence the nervous system, reducing distress and restoring a sense of stability and balance.

Lesson 9

Rewriting The Trauma Story

In the previous session, we explored mindfulness as a tool to remain present, helping to soothe the nervous system and ease emotional distress. Today, we’ll focus on the process of rewriting the trauma story—transforming a narrative of helplessness into one of strength and resilience. The key principle is that trauma often influences identity by fostering a fixed, negative self-narrative. By reframing the story, we can acknowledge painful experiences while integrating them in a way that empowers growth and doesn’t dictate our future.

Lesson 10

Creating A Long-Term Healing Plan

In the previous session, we focused on rewriting the trauma story, transforming narratives of pain into ones of strength and resilience. Today, we’ll shift our focus to developing a long-term healing plan—a roadmap to maintain your progress and navigate setbacks with confidence. The central idea is that healing is a continuous journey that thrives on intentional strategies for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and building resilience. A well-structured plan provides the foundation for preserving progress and achieving lasting emotional stability.

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Recent Reviews

Lorette

December 1, 2025

Sensei Paul, I felt that you really understood how trauma affected me, so I resonated with the course material. In fact it must become a part of my life now. I really appreciate your time here on IT. Much love 🍃💚🍃

Daniel

October 27, 2025

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