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10 Ways to Improve Your Sleep after Trauma

Everyone struggles to sleep from time to time, but you might struggle more than others if you experienced trauma. You might have problems falling or staying asleep; other difficulties include reoccurring nightmares and night terrors. Some people are hyperalert and scared that the trauma will happen again if they fall asleep, especially if the trauma occurred in your bedroom or while you were sleeping. Fortunately, it is possible to improve your sleep quality by changing your bedtime routine, bedroom, and daily habits. These ten tips, know as sleep hygiene, will help you improve your quality of sleep.

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How to cope with stress - Part 2

Watch this video to learn why you respond to stress the way you do and what to do about it. The window of tolerance is a valuable tool that will help you to cope with stress. Download the free infographic for practical coping strategies on how to open your window of tolerance.

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How to cope with stress - Part 1

Flooded? Overwhelmed? Learning this tool will give you the coping skills to manage stressful situations. The window of tolerance will help you to understand why you respond to stress the way you do and what to do about it. Free infographics!

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