therapy for trauma
Therapy can be very effective for trauma. Therapy for trauma can help whether you have a diagnosis of PTSD, Depression, Acute Stress Disorder, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, or a Dissociative Disorder.
Signs that you will benefit from trauma therapy
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Recurring nightmares
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Panic attacks
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Depression
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Chronic pain
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Feeling as if you are re-experiencing the trauma(s), known as flashbacks
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Avoiding situations or people that remind you of the trauma
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Gaps in memory, forgetting all or part of what happened to you, or remembering very little of your childhood
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Getting triggered by reminders of the trauma or traumas
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Feeling constantly on edge
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Difficulty concentrating
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Difficulty sleeping
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Changes in thoughts and behavior
How does trauma therapy work?
Do you often feel trapped between knowing how to feel better? Many clients with a history of trauma report feeling "stuck".
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Specific approaches such as EMDR, CBT and Mindfulness Meditation help to achieve a sense of calm and uncover the blocks that are keeping you stuck. Take a look at the pages on these approaches to learn more about how they work.
results from trauma therapy
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Increased relaxation
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No longer getting triggered when reminded of the trauma(s)
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Improved sleep
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Resolution of chronic pain
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Increased meditative state
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Improved focus
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Being able to think of the memory without feeling like you're reliving it