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Trauma
Traumatic reactions can include avoidance of reminders of the trauma, painful intrusive memories, nightmares, feeling irritable or in a heightened state of alert, anxiety, depression and edginess, guilt and shame. Seeking treatment is important.
Trauma
Most people will experience a trauma at some point in their lives. Traumatic reactions are a normal response to experiencing a trauma. These reactions can include avoidance of reminders of the trauma, painful intrusive memories, nightmares, feeling irritable and on edge, experiencing a heightened state of alert, anxiety, depression, guilt and shame. Seeking treatment after an experience of trauma is important to lessen the severity and persistence of traumatic reactions, to get you back to feeling like yourself sooner.
Traumatic reactions happen when a person experiences or witnesses a deeply disturbing and/or violent event that results in injury (emotional or physical) or death. Traumatic reactions can occur after events such as sexual assault, car and other physical accidents, witnessing violence, experiencing violence, and many other disturbing events. While these reactions are normal, they can become all consuming and disrupt everyday activities, relationships, and sense of self. It is important to seek support after a traumatic event.
There are several evidence- based treatments for traumatic reactions for both children and adults. My practice offers trauma-informed treatment integrating several research-driven approaches such as “talk therapy”, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness therapies. Treatment focuses on assisting clients in developing more effective coping skills to reduce trauma stress reactions and symptoms so they can get back to living their lives. Reach out now to learn more about what treatment could look like for you or your child.
