Reclaiming life PTSD worksheet

Following are the different sections with questions to go through your experience and how you coped with them. Answer the questions after reading them carefully.

Section 1: Understanding My Trauma

What traumatic event(s) have you experienced?

What symptoms of PTSD have you experienced since the traumatic event(s)?

What triggers your symptoms of PTSD?

Section 2: Recognizing Patterns of Thinking and Behaviour

What negative thoughts or beliefs do you have about yourself, others, or the world as a result of your trauma?

What behaviours or actions do you engage in that contribute to your symptoms of PTSD?

Section 3: Developing Coping Skills

What are some healthy coping skills that you have used in the past to manage your symptoms of PTSD?

What new coping skills would you like to develop to help manage your symptoms of PTSD?

Section 4: Building Resilience

What activities or practices help you feel grounded and centred?

What are some positive thoughts or beliefs that you would like to focus on to increase your resilience?

Section 5: Reflection

What did you learn about your trauma and symptoms of PTSD by completing this worksheet?

What are some steps you can take to reclaim your life and manage your symptoms of PTSD?

What support or resources do you need to help you on your journey towards recovery?

References

Reclaiming your life from a traumatic experience: Workbook. (2022, October 12). Psychology Tools. https://www.psychologytools.com/resource/reclaiming-your-life-from-a-traumatic-experience-workbook/

Ackerman., C. E. (2021, September 30). 10 post traumatic growth (PTG) worksheets & practices. PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/post-traumatic-growth-worksheets/ 

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Please note: There may be a more up-to-date and editable version of this worksheet available here which may be more suitable to present to clients if you are a therapist or to use in a classroom as a teacher or guidance counsellor.