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Trauma Therapy
Trauma can result from a single event (e.g., a car accident, a natural disaster, an assault) or from prolonged exposure to adverse experiences (e.g., abuse, neglect, or living in a war zone). Trauma affects not only the mind but also the body, potentially leading to mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and even physical symptoms.
Exploring the Depths of Complex Trauma
Psychotherapy is more likely to deal with longer-term issues and might require deeper work which has no clearly defined end-point. The longer-term work might be required if the issues are related to well established behaviours, thoughts and feelings which might stem from early relationships with parents, care givers and teachers. Making these deeper changes requires hard work and commitment.
Chronic trauma results from repeated and prolonged exposure to highly stressful events (e.g., domestic violence or physical/emotional abuse and/or neglect) and acute trauma results from a single stressful or dangerous event.
View my article on inner child work here.
Pathways to Recovery
Whatever the type of trauma, therapy can help individuals process, heal, and recover from traumatic experiences. The aim is to reduce trauma-related symptoms, improve emotional well-being, and restore the individual’s ability to function in daily life. Several evidence-based therapeutic methods can be used to address trauma.
As an integrative psychotherapist I am able to work with different methods to help clients deal with their trauma.