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TRAUMA

 
 

Trauma is a unique emotional response to a distressing experience that exceeds our ability to cope.

If we become too scared too quickly, we stay too scared for too long, or we feel helpless in a situation, we may experience a trauma response. Our bodies may become stuck in the sensory experiences of the event(s), including distressing images, sounds, smells, and feelings.

Various life events and circumstances can cause a trauma response in our bodies.

You may have experienced the event directly or indirectly, once, repeatedly, or chronically. Such events include but are not limited to:

  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect

  • Car Accident

  • Crime

  • Death of a Loved One

  • Domestic Violence

  • First Responder Experiences

  • (Police; Fire; EMS; Nurse; Doctor)

  • Global Crisis

  • Loss of Health

  • Mass Shooting

  • Near-Death Experience

  • Natural Disorder

  • Pet Loss

  • Physical Injury or Paralysis

  • Sexual or Physical Abuse

  • Terrorist Attacks

  • Tour of Duty

  • Vicarious Trauma

  • Witnessing a Death or Near-Death

  • Work Accident

Beneath our trauma is a loss of control, loss of safety, and sometimes a loss of trust.

You may be experiencing some or all of the following common symptoms of loss:

  • Avoiding trauma-related stimuli

  • Changes in sleeping and/or eating

  • Changes in routine

  • Detached from self and/or others

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Difficulty remembering

  • Emotional exhaustion

  • Excessive worry or panic

  • Excessive anger or irritability

  • Frequent crying

  • Hyperarousal or hypervigilance

  • Hypoarousal

  • Nightmares and/or flashbacks

  • Overuse of alcohol, drugs, or other substances

  • Physical or emotional isolation

  • Reduced energy or motivation

  • Rigidity

  • Waves of emotion

We have the tools to help you heal and move beyond the pain.

Fear is a normal and natural feeling after a traumatic or distressing event or experience. Our fear can paralyze us in our suffering if we don’t take action to heal our hearts. We encourage you to step through your fear into courage, and take new action today.

Our healing approach is evidence-informed and action-oriented. We utilize highly-structured methodologies that will equip you with the emotional and intellectual tools to heal from your trauma and empower you to move forward in your life.

For more information on our healing approach, please click here.