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Many in our communities have experienced trauma. This site is designed to help you build resilience, learn self-regulation practices that may help while experiencing trauma, and support your wellbeing as you recover from traumatic events. Explore what is here and find what feels right for you. Take care of yourself and each other. We’re all in this together.
About Trauma
As we move through difficult times, many of us may experience different types of personal and collective trauma. The following resources are intended to help you understand trauma, the different ways it may express itself, and a variety of tools to help you navigate the process of healing.
Emotional Regulation
& De-Escalation
During challenging times, it's important to understand how to regulate your emotions, and why de-escalation is critical.
Guided Mindfulness Reflections for Challenging Times
Explore audio and video meditations and reflections from Bakken Center experts.
Supporting Children During Traumatic Times
Wondering how to discuss traumatic events with those you care for? Unsure how to support children after their parent is deported or put in detention?
You Do Matter Resources
Brought to you by wellbeing experts at the University of Minnesota's Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, the resources below include short videos, articles, guided meditations, audio recordings, and more.
Anxiety
Using mindful awareness and practices can help us learn to calm our minds and build resilience.
Being Real vs. Toxic Positivity
Embracing the highs and lows in life helps you stay true to who you are.
Building Stronger Communities
When we show up for each other, we create a sense of belonging that supports everyone’s wellbeing.
Dealing with Angry People
In difficult moments with angry (fill in the blank), stay safe, set boundaries, and remain calm to help de-escalate the situation.
Dealing with Difficult Emotions
Talking to someone and allowing yourself to feel can bring clarity and strength.
Grief and Loss
As we face loss — whether of loved ones, routines, or the world as we knew it — it’s okay to feel sadness, longing, or even lost.
Living Gratefully Matters
Gratitude, even in the midst of stress and struggle, can improve our mental health and wellbeing.
Managing Stress
Taking small moments to move, breathe, and connect can help ease stress and bring you back to a place of calm.
Self-Compassion
Practicing self-compassion can strengthen our emotional resilience and help better navigate life’s challenges.
Mindful Pause
Amid the busyness of life, taking a mindful pause allows us to reconnect with ourselves, reduce stress, and cultivate compassion.
Vulnerability as a Strength
True strength lies in allowing ourselves to be seen—messy, imperfect, and real—because vulnerability is what unlocks authentic connection and growth.
Guided Mind-Body Practices and Other Resources
Please use these resources in a way that best supports your personal wellbeing needs, including choice of topics, lengths, and the option to discontinue listening to a particular recording or video should it not meet your current needs.
Movement Practices
Qigong
Standing Yoga
Standing Yoga – with Chance York (40 minutes)
Standing Yoga – with Mary Margaret Anderson (28 Minutes)
Floor Yoga
Floor Yoga – with Chance York (41 minutes)
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga – with Mariann Johnson (18 minutes)
Chair Yoga – with Susan Flannigan (33 minutes)
Chair Yoga – with Mary Margaret Anderson (36 minutes)
Chair Yoga - with Katie Schuver (6 minutes)
Meditation Practices
Breath-Based Meditation
Breath and Body Meditation – with Mariann Johnson (27 minutes)
Guided Meditation
Loving Kindness Meditation – with Stephanie Antoine (30 minutes)
Loving Kindness Meditation – with Mariann Johnson (20 minutes)
Loving Kindness Meditation – with Alex Haley (14 minutes)
HEAL Meditation (Audio) – with Mariann Johnson (13 minutes)
Mindful Heart (Audio) - with Mariann Johnson (4 minutes)
Music & Audio Meditations
Autumn Tree Whispers (Audio) – Music and meditation with Waking the Oracle (11 minutes)
Wonder Meditation (15 minutes)
Summer Sunrise Meditation (6 minutes)
Spring Forest Awakens Meditation (6 minutes)
Surf Music (5 minutes)
Educational & Informational Resources
Trauma, Regulation, and Empowerment during Turbulent Times
Webinar recording – January 21, 2026
Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing
Mindful Mondays Free Drop-In Sessions
Brought to you by the University of Minnesota's Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing and our friends at the Institute for Professional Worklife and the University of Minnesota's Clinical and Translational Science Institute.
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