Trauma
Traumatic experiences can leave a lasting impact on our lives and our ability to function in everyday situations. We often imagine trauma as military combat, natural disasters or something life threatening.
But it can also be events of an invasive interpersonal nature, such as abuse and toxicity from school or work, bullying, and adverse childhood experiences.
Although symptoms can begin shortly after a traumatic event, there can also be a delay of several years. Unresolved trauma can often be at the root of anxiety, depression or addictive behaviors.
It can look like avoiding certain objects, people, places that remind you of the trauma.
It can be having recurring flashbacks, dreams or nightmares - reliving the events.
It is common to experience rapid breathing, pounding heart, or racing thoughts related to the memories.
Others may find you more angry, irritable or withdrawn than before.
And it can give you trouble forming deeper relationships.
Other common symptoms are:
Intrusive memories
Poor concentrating
Sleep issues
Have negative thoughts on self - shame, guilt, self blame
Which can leave us feeling:
On the edge
Exhausted
Depressed
Helpless despite our best efforts
Difficulty with tolerating emotions
How we can help
We understand how traumatic experiences can interfere with the ability to function normally and have meaningful relationships. We are here to help you lead your own way of processing and coping with overwhelming situations, so you can return to the life you deserve.
We will listen with consideration and compassion, helping you gain context, understanding, and not let your traumatic memories affect your future. We will help you learn to feel okay with your actions in response to your trauma.
Together, we can release the pain and anguish while giving you the tools to create new positive memories and a healthy sense of self. By embracing healthier perspectives, you can learn to restructure meaning and remove unfair and misplaced guilt about things that were never your fault.
Our therapists use an integrative approach combining different therapy models in counseling to tailor fit you. We will also draw upon evidence-based approaches to treat trauma including:
Person Centered Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
We're here for you
To learn more about how you can find relief and live a more fulfilling life, send us a message or schedule an inquiry video call today.
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