5 Things to Do Every Morning to Support Trauma Healing (Especially if You’re in EMDR Therapy)

Healing from trauma — especially with the support of EMDR therapy with Breaking Boulders Counseling in WA and OR — is not just about what happens during a therapy session. It’s about creating safe routines every day.

Here are five small habits to begin each morning with intention:

1. Drink a Glass of Water: Trauma impacts your body’s nervous system. Staying hydrated helps regulate your system and support emotional stability.

2. Move Gently: A short walk, stretching, or yoga can signal to your brain that you are safe, preparing your mind and body for healing work, including online EMDR therapy.

3. Name a Feeling: Acknowledging what you feel ("Today I feel anxious/hopeful/uncertain") builds emotional literacy, a vital skill for EMDR processing.

4. Set a Gentle Intention: Choose one doable goal like, "I will pause and breathe before I react."

5. Practice 60 Seconds of Stillness: A brief mindful moment grounds you before the day’s chaos begins.

If you're working with a trauma therapist for EMDR in WA or OR, these habits can reinforce your healing between sessions. Healing happens both inside and outside of therapy.