Maintaining an attitude of gratitude even in the face of adversity is a powerful place to sit. It occurred to me that it might be useful to recognise and appreciate that one can recover, one can heal from events, incidents, or whatever else the world throws at them. Healing is possible. The question is, how? How does one recover? How does one endure? How does one get on the other side of a traumatic incident?
The First Steps to Recovery
I think the first thing to do is to be present. Be present in the moment, as it’s happening, recognise that it’s happening. Don’t say “this is not happening,” that “they don’t mean it,” that “there must be a mistake.” You need to commit to simply collecting the facts of what is happening on this day, at this time, with these people, in this situation… What is actually happening right now. These are your facts. Without these, you’ll be in denial, and you won’t be able to recover properly if you’re in denial. The first thing to do therefore is to recognise that it’s happening.
Recognising the Impact
Recognise also the impact that it’s having on you, at the time it’s having it on you. And it may be that you need to reach for a pen and paper or do something to just record the moment that you’re in it. But that’s sometimes really hard to do because the trauma, the shock can paralyse you. But if you can rehearse in your mind that these incidents are not moments for paralysis, but they’re moments of propelling.
Turning Trauma into Growth
Basically, this is an opportunity for you to add something to your arsenal of experiences. If we’re a spirit having an Earth experience, then there are going to be lots of experiences and some of them will be pleasant, and some of them won’t be so pleasant. And if you have an attitude of gratitude, it helps you to stay grounded.
It’s important that you don’t start looking at yourself as a victim, and in actual fact sometimes that you don’t even start looking at the perpetrators as intentional aggressors. You make that assessment after, but at the time, you simply record it. The attitude of gratitude is one which aids recovery and is something that we should all aspire to.
The Role of Counselling in Recovery
A counselling service can be an essential support system in the recovery process. Engaging with a professional counsellor can help navigate the complexities of trauma and aid in developing a gratitude-focused mindset. Understanding the value of counselling services can significantly impact one’s journey to healing and personal growth.
For more information on how a counselling service can assist in your recovery, seek information through my website. Professional support, including counselling services, ensures you have the tools and guidance necessary to foster an attitude of gratitude and move forward positively.
SisDr
Life and Leadership Coach Specialising in Cultural Sensitivity
Coach | Counsellor | Author | Speaker | Activist
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