Trauma Responsive Frederick

Think about this. It makes sense when you shame and blame yourself for the tools you employed to deal with difficulties and trauma.

You’re not broken. Your nervous system adapted. That habit you can’t shake… the reaction you wish you could change… the pattern that keeps repeating itself? It’s not a flaw. It’s a survival strategy your nervous system once needed to keep you safe. Procrastination? Maybe it was the only way to avoid overwhelming pressure. People-pleasing? Maybe it kept you out of conflict in an unsafe environment. Shutting down? Maybe it was the only way to get through the chaos. Your nervous system doesn’t do things randomly... it does what it learned to do to protect you. And if those behaviors don’t serve you anymore, the goal isn’t to shame yourself into changing. It’s to show your body that it’s finally safe to choose something new. 🔥 Ready to help others break free from survival patterns? Apply to become a trauma-informed Self Regulation Coach. Only 20 spots—applications close Thursday, March 13th at 11:59pm PST. Comment “SRCC” and I'll DM for details to apply and book your call now!

Greetings FB Followers and Friends,

Trauma Responsive Frederick has a committment to attend as many of the events at Frederick Community College that are aligned with our mission and work in the community. These events are a platform for us to interact with the students and staff. We share our information and often engage in stimulating conversations about trauma and life as a young adult.

Here is a list of upcoming events we on our calendar.

FCC Student Parent Family Wellness Night
📅 March 19th | ⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM | 📍 Student Center Café
RSVP by March 14th here!

Join our parenting students and their families for a fun and relaxing evening focused on wellness and community! Featuring a tabling fair with local providers offering resources for student parents, plus engaging activities for all ages, including a balloon artist, yoga sessions, delicious food, and special "Reading with Diego" sessions with FCC’s facility dog. This event is open to FCC’s student parents and their families.

Slay All Day: Women’s Wellness & Empowerment Interactive Fair
📅 March 27th | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 Student Center Café
RSVP by March 21st here!

Join us for Slay All Day, an interactive wellness and empowerment fair designed to uplift and support women in all aspects of life! This event features a dynamic tabling fair with community resources focused on women’s health, wellness, and personal growth. This is not your average resource fair. Interactive engagement is key! If you need ideas to make your table more hands-on and engaging, let’s brainstorm together! This event is open to FCC Students.

Friends and Followers,

This commentary was originally posted in the Frederick- News Post in November. As we continue to watch the changes and subsequent social disruptions, we are reposting this with heartfelt compassion and a keen awareness of the trials and tribulations that we are all facing.

Take care. We care about you.

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