

By asking someone to pay close, sustained attention to their inner world, people struggling with trauma can experience flashbacks, dissociation, and even retraumatization.


Unbeknownst to many, mindfulness practice can exacerbate trauma symptoms. Inspired by what mindfulness can offer, you’ve taken on the responsibility of guiding people through practices that can significantly improve the quality of their lives.īut are you aware of the challenges people struggling with trauma can face when practicing mindfulness? You may have experienced benefits of practice such as increased mental clarity, enhanced emotional regulation, and a greater sense of self-awareness.īecause of this, you may be offering mindfulness practices to others-as a meditation or yoga teacher, for instance, or as a therapist, coach, or classroom teacher. If you’re a member of the CMind community, you know how powerful mindfulness can be.
