Trauma is a normal response to an abnormal situation. The meaning of the word Trauma, in it’s Greek origin, is “wound”. Whether we realize it or not, it is our woundedness, or how we cope with it, that dictates much of our behavior. Trauma changes the neuropathways in our brains. We can build new neuropathways in connection and in relationship. Relationships are the agents of change.
Trauma includes experiences like serious injury, childhood neglect and abuse, sexual assault, as well as life threatening circumstances from natural disasters or war. Trauma is also losing a loved one, watching someone we love deteriorate from chronic illness, experiencing bullying or harassment. Trauma is unique to you.
Common Symptoms of Trauma:
- Emotional Flashbacks
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Critical Inner Voice
- Shame
- Anxiety
- Relationship Difficulties
- Mood Dysregulation
- Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn Responses
- Fear and Mistrust
Trauma is treatable. The Goals of Trauma therapy include: to help you face the reality of past events, reduce the symptoms of trauma, learn to manage triggers, learn to live safey in the present moment, improve your relationships, learn to regulate your emotions, manage your thoughts and control your behavior while regaining your personal power.
