Being Active (In Ways That Work for You)
Movement is one of the most effective ways to support both your emotional and physical well-being.
Strength Toolkit
The StrongAfter Strength Toolkit brings together trusted information and resources to enhance both everyday well-being and your capacity to manage the impacts of trauma and abuse.
This dual focus is intentional. The routines and practices included here aren’t just for times of crisis; they’re the same habits that support full, healthy lives. They help reduce everyday stress, strengthen resilience, and support us in navigating challenges, including addressing trauma.
We encourage you to become familiar with the Strength Toolkit, use the resources that resonate with you, and return to them often.
Wellness Foundations
Practices for Calm & Compassion
Resource Hub
Strength Toolkit
Strength Toolkit
Eating Well (Without the Pressure)
Eating well can support your energy, focus, and emotional balance. But “eating well” doesn’t have to mean strict rules or giving up foods you enjoy.
Sleeping Well
Sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have for healing and recovery.
Connection & Community
Supportive relationships and real connection can improve our well-being, helping us celebrate the good times, and get through the hard ones.
Grounding and Breathing Exercises
For many people—especially those healing from trauma—grounding exercises can be particularly useful.
Relaxation and Quiet Time
For many men who’ve lived through trauma, relaxing can be difficult.
Mindfulness
You may have heard the term mindfulness before. It’s related to relaxation, but it’s a little different.
Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is about how we respond to ourselves when things are hard.