How to Heal from Trauma

Events in our lives can be beautiful, but often times there are events that change the course of how we experience ourselves, our relationships, and our own inner potential. There are times in our lives where we will need to focus on healing after a traumatic event. Taking steps to begin the healing is incredibly important.

What is a traumatic event?

Traumatic events are uniquely defined by how an individual experiences an event. If that event creates physical, emotional, spiritual harm, or psychological harm it can qualify as a trauma. Many individuals are able to recover and move forward after those events, but some do need counseling support to address resulting anxious, depressive, or other life complications. Why does trauma impact each individual so uniquely? This is due to the varying life experiences we have all lead. Those who have had previously traumas, existing depressive or anxiety disorders, or those who were brought up in an unhealthy environmetn will be more likely to struggle significantly.

What situations could potentally create longer term traumatic consequences? Some of those include:

loss of a loved one
car accidents
serious illness
victim or witness to a crime
natural disasters

The emotional and physical health impacts from trauma vary from person to person. As a result, many people struggle with repeatedly thinking about the incident. In other cases, some may experience anxiety and panic if they have to return to the place of the event. More signficant traumatic reactions such as disassociation can occur if you have experienced multiple traumas in your life, especially if they go untreated. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder often goes untreated because some individuals avoid acknowleding their symptoms. It is important to find a trauma informed therapist to address your emotional health after these events to prevent long term issues from developing.

There are research proven treatment approaches counselors use to treat trauma.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocess (EMDR)

Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Biofeedback

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT)

These approaches are all clinical approaches based in neuroscience to help the body integrate understanding of the event, but more importantly, help to neutralize the negative emotions that persist. Most importantly, these treatments work for children as well! Following a traumatic event, immediate processing is incredibly important and allows quicker closure. For you this is a chance to return to a life focused on the future! Therapists who use any of these techniques will help you to move forward after a trauma occurs in your life. Depending upon your situation, treatment can be brief and focused. If you have complicated and multiple traumatic events then longer time in care may be needed.

Therapy DOES Help

Take the time do heal from trauma. It can improve the direction your life takes and can be a wonderful experience. Choosing a therapist who can provide trauma counseling is easy at Miracles Counseling Centers. Visit our therapist’s page or fill out our new client form and one of our intake coordinators can assist you in finding a match that will best support you. We are here for you in all parts of life, and take pride in helping you move though difficult moments such as these.

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