Trauma & PTSD
Many people will experience trauma wounding in their lifetime.
Trauma can occur as a result of abuse, assault, emotional or physical neglect, racism, the sudden death of a loved one, exposure to violence, bullying, family stress, a natural disaster, or a profound experience of being alone in their suffering. For many, their trauma occurred or started in childhood. While some can heal from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event or events have passed. In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a trained psychotherapist are fundamental to healing from trauma.
Common Trauma Symptoms:
Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks
Difficulty concentrating
Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances
Negative mood
Dissociation or feeling of being “outside of one’s body”
Loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
If you experience any of the trauma symptoms listed above, I may be able to help.
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of trauma treatment. One of the most commonly used treatments for trauma is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I invite you to contact me today for a free 20-minute consultation.
“Every human has a true authentic self. Trauma is the disconnection from it and healing is the reconnection to it.”
-Dr. Gabor Maté