WHAT IS TRAUMA COUNSELING?
Trauma is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) as the emotional response someone has to an extremely negative event. The emotional effects of trauma can be debilitating to many, and might require expert help to restore normal functioning. As a trauma therapists, we help our clients rid themselves of the loss of hope and overcome the victimization.
SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA
Some of the most common symptoms reported by clients in Trauma therapy are
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Shock, denial, or disbelief
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Anger, irritability, mood swings
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Guilt, shame, self-blame
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Feeling sad or hopeless
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Confusion, difficulty concentrating
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Anxiety and fear
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Withdrawing from others
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Feeling disconnected or numb
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Insomnia or nightmares
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Being startled easily
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Racing heartbeat
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Aches and pains
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Fatigue
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Difficulty concentrating
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Edginess and agitation
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Muscle tension
HOW CAN TRAUMA THERAPY HELP YOU?
Because Trauma is rooted in events out of the ordinary, our primary focus is to create a routine and a sense of familiarity in the trauma counseling process.
Things as simple as meeting at the same time of day, the same day of the week, and sitting in the same spot week in and week out may seem trivial but can go a long way in allowing a sense of consistency to develop which helps my clients relax and explore their many feelings towards the trauma.
We gently walk with them on their path to healing by going at their pace. We don’t ask my clients to recount their traumatic events, and if they want to at their own accord, I help them tread lightly and go at a pace that does not re-traumatize them.
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