Money & Safety
Shift from survival mode to a grounded sense of sufficiency
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Trauma can deeply shape our relationship with money & our sense of safety.
It can leave us in survival mode, struggling with scarcity, guilt, or fear around financial decisions. Whether you’re working through instability, generational patterns, or anxiety about security, this space helps you build a more grounded, empowered, and healing relationship with money and safety.
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How Trauma Shapes Our Financial Beliefs & Behaviours
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- How trauma shapes your sense of safety, stability, and enoughness.
- Common financial behaviors rooted in survival patterns (hoarding, avoidance, overspending).
- Signs of trauma-based scarcity vs. regulated, empowered decision-making.
- A checklist: “Am I relating to money from fear — or from trust?”
Journal Prompts
Beliefs About Money and Self-Worth
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What messages about money did I grow up with?
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Do I tie my self-worth to financial success?
Exploring Financial Triggers
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When did money or financial situations first feel unsafe to me?
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How do past experiences shape my current spending or saving habits?
Safety & Stability Reflection
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What does safety mean to me beyond finances?
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How do I know when I feel secure or insecure?
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