Unveiling The Complexities Of Trauma

TORONTO - May 10, 2024 - PRLog -- We are living in an uncertain world right now. From childhood abuse to war to climate change, there are long, unspoken, and unfathomable shadows cast on our lives, either directly or vicariously. In today's world, our experiences often exceed our capacity for sense-making. As a result, it has become even more crucial to talk about trauma and how therapy can help make sense of it, in a small or large way.

What is trauma?

At its core, trauma refers to an overwhelming experience that exceeds one's ability to cope. It's a complex and multifaceted experience that affects individuals in profound ways, shaping our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships. Trauma is not necessarily an event itself but the experience of an event. Therefore, a crucial aspect of trauma is its subjective nature.

To name just a few, trauma symptoms include anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty concentrating, irritability, hypervigilance, and avoiding situations that remind one of the trauma. These symptoms can significantly disrupt daily functioning and diminish our overall quality of life.

What is trauma-informed therapy?

Trauma-informed care is part of most, if not all, therapeutic approaches today.
It tailors the approach to the unique experience of a person coping with trauma and validates their experiences.

Trauma-informed therapy recognizes that a person who has experienced trauma may have certain physiological, behavioural, and emotional responses to stressors. Therefore, rather than focusing on just the symptoms, a trauma-informed therapist looks at the underlying experiences leading the person to those responses.

This therapeutic approach understands that within the fabric of trauma is the individual's social placement in society, their unique ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that they have developed in order to survive the trauma. It processes the meaning one has made about themselves related to the event. Some common core beliefs people reach about themselves after experiencing trauma are:
I have no control.
I am not safe.
I am unlovable.
I am worthless or unworthy.
I should have done something or known better.
I am powerless or weak.

How does trauma-informed therapy help?

It attempts to create a safe space.

It attempts to rebuild trust and connection.

It acknowledges the mind-body connection between trauma and healing.

It works on processing trauma so the wound can heal.

It promotes empowerment and choice.

It helps build resilience and reconnection with personal values.

Overall, trauma therapy is difficult work because it involves confronting the past and sitting with difficult emotions. However, the advantages can be tremendous. Healing from trauma involves a holistic approach that will benefit the mind and body.

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