3 Routines to Heal PTSD From Home (Full Guide)

7 Feb 2024 · 27 min
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In this instructional video, Brad Schipke outlines three daily routines that trauma survivors can use to self‑direct their recovery without relying on therapy, medication, or doctors. The first routine is an evening routine designed to prime the brain for sleep, reduce anxiety, and reprogram negative beliefs through a set sleep time, a "Plan Tomorrow Today" (PTT) exercise, gratitude journaling, goal visualization, and a relaxation practice (deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and a mind‑palace safe space). The second routine is a morning routine that stabilizes sleep patterns and reduces morning anxiety by establishing a consistent wake time, immediate hydration, affirmations, meditation, and moderate exercise to raise heart rate. The third routine is a dedicated healing routine of at least 60 minutes per day, initially focused on learning trauma‑processing tools (mindset, awareness, belief work, emotional release) and later shifting to active processing in a safe, uninterrupted environment. Schipke argues this self‑directed routine can be more effective and flexible than weekly therapy sessions, emphasizing personal agency. He also provides adherence strategies: write down each routine, use a habit‑building timeline to anticipate willpower demands, chunk tasks into tiny steps, reward yourself, focus on progress over perfection, and design routines for long‑term sustainability. A free "Unbreakable Planner" PDF is offered to structure these practices, containing sections for sleep time, PTT, gratitudes, goals, and affirmations. The video concludes with a call to watch a companion processing‑tools video and a standard subscription CTA.

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