Managing Financial Stress & Trauma

Debt doesn’t just impact your wallet—it weighs on your heart and mind, too, and that burden deserves care.

Anyone who’s been in debt knows that it’s not just about paying it off — there are deep emotional hurdles to overcome.

Even for those who are affordably making their payments, there are still stressful questions that may circle your mind: “What happens if I lose my job?” “Do I have enough money set aside for emergencies?” “Am I ever going to pay this off?”

But when there is a significant amount of debt, and a struggle to make payments, the stress — and shame too — can be significantly worse. So, just as important as having a plan to tackle your debt are having tools to combat the stress and shame of debt.

What is financial trauma? When someone experiences symptoms of bodily stress that feel like a present “danger” in relation to a financial event or string of events, they’re experiencing financial trauma. Things like financial infidelity, financial scams, financial abuse, or even an inheritance can be the source of this kind of trauma.

The good news is that the stress of debt and financial trauma can be addressed and overcome.

Look through the resources in the content library below to understand and address any mental health issues you may be experiencing related to debt or finances.

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