Tree Tracker Worksheet

Click on the purple labels below to learn more about each area.
Start by clicking on "1 - Roots of Trauma' in the bottom left of the page and then add your own notes and reflections in the text fields in that area.

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Signs of Impact of Trauma

Next, move on to the section showing the leaves above the roots of trauma on the top left section of the tree and list any impacts or potential signs of impacts of trauma. Examples may include depression, nightmares, numbness, anger, memory issues, overspending, flashbacks, joint pain and headaches.

Listen to Signs of Impact of Trauma:

Signs of Wellness

End the exercise with a reflection of the physical, emotional, and relational signs which show overall wellness. This may include feeling hopeful of the future, stability within relationships, feeling overall balance within your life, and physical health.

Listen to Signs of Wellness:

Roots of Trauma

The roots of a tree intersect and ultimately affect the trunk, branches, and leaves.

In this section, fill in examples of trauma /secondary trauma you have experienced or are experiencing. Examples may include racism, trauma within a residential school, witnessing physical violence as a child or sexual violence by a former partner. Examples related to trauma work may include workplace violence, complex trauma cases or high trauma caseload.

Listen to Roots of Trauma:

Roots of Nourishment

Shifting to a positive focus, move on to the roots of nourishment in the bottom right section of the tree. Examples include counselling, spending time with friends, nature walks, exercise, and time spent with pets, and artwork. Examples for professionals may also include a balanced caseload, and clinical supervision.

Listen to Roots of Nourishment:

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