Trauma Coping & Smartphone Usage: Cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself through your extra-dependent relationship with your phone

By Lili Romann, J&L contributor

We are getting to the point where phone “addictions” are normalized: Dependence on our smartphones is rampant across generations. While there is controversy regarding how severe or detrimental phone use habits are to our physical and psychological well being, there is no escaping the reality that our phones are integral to our everyday lives – and they are not going away any time soon. Given that inevitability, it is critical that we identify mindful and healthy ways to manage our relationships with our devices.
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If you read our blog post on toxic positivity, or are one of the many doomscrollers and news junkies among us, you are likely aware of how using the phone to cope or numb our senses can cause us to lose track of time, relationships, and the world around us. Additionally, the near constant exposure to disturbing, and at times even traumatic, content can contribute to feeling overwhelmed and weighed down. At J&L Psychology Group, we often approach our treatment services with a concentration on trauma to help individuals develop healthier coping strategies. ​

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