Trauma Healing Resource Kit

Developed by the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI)

We’re pleased to share this external resource created by the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI) to support those walking alongside others in their healing. This practical toolkit is designed for professionals, helpers, and caregivers who are integrating trauma-informed approaches into their practice.

The Trauma Healing Resource Kit offers straightforward, body-based strategies to help individuals understand, regulate, and respond to the effects of stress and trauma in real time.

What’s included:

• Quieting the Nervous System – A grounding activity to reduce anxiety and support individuals experiencing flashbacks or dissociation.

• Identifying Body Cues – An exercise to explore how emotions manifest physically, encouraging awareness and normalization of physical responses.

• Identifying Body Sensations – A guide to naming internal sensations linked to both stress and regulation.

• The Mechanics of Breathing – A foundational breathwork practice to promote calming and mindful self-regulation.

This kit is intended for use by trauma-informed professionals. Some activities may not be appropriate for all individuals or settings and should be introduced with care.

Download the CTRI Trauma Healing Resource Kit here to read the full article.

For more wellness, training, and trauma-informed practice resources in print, visit the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute’s website.