Free Guides for Your Healing Journey
At Medical Trauma Support, we know how overwhelming medical experiences can feel — whether you’re navigating your own recovery, advocating for a child, or supporting clients. That’s why we’ve created free, practical guides to help you feel safer, more informed, and more grounded in your body.
These resources are designed to give you simple tools you can use right away. Each guide is rooted in trauma-informed care and focused on building awareness, safety, and confidence.
Choose the guide that meets you where you are:
5 Somatic Practices to Calm Your Nervous System After Medical Trauma
When your body feels stuck in fight, flight, or freeze, it’s hard to feel present. This guide introduces gentle somatic practices that can help you:
Understand your nervous system responses
Begin to regulate and feel more grounded
Build capacity for healing after medical trauma
8 Steps to Help Your Child Feel Safe in Medical Settings
Medical procedures can feel frightening for children — and stressful for parents, too. This guide offers practical steps to:
Prepare your child for appointments
Support them during medical procedures
Reduce fear and build trust in healthcare settings
A Guide to Shared Decision-Making in Medicine
You deserve to feel like a partner in your care. This one-page guide gives you the tools to:
Ask helpful questions at appointments
Make medical decisions with more information and self confidence
Advocate for your values and preferences in healthcare
Why We Offer These Free Guides
Medical trauma is more common than most people realize — and it can leave lasting effects on both the body and mind. These free resources are a starting point to:
Learn about medical trauma and the nervous system
Discover trauma-informed strategies for self-advocacy
Build skills you can carry into everyday life and medical settings
You don’t have to go through this alone. Explore the guides above and take the first step toward feeling safer, more empowered, and more supported in your healing journey.