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may barely affect another. In a general sense though, trauma results when you experience
excessive stress that overwhelms your emotional or physical ability to cope. While
emotional trauma can result in the absence of any physical trauma, many times the two go
hand-in-hand. For instance, the wounds from physical trauma like the loss of a limb or a
gunshot wound, while an obvious shock to the body, will eventually heal. What the person
is then left with, however, are the emotional wounds and repercussions of the actual
traumatic event. Psychological trauma can last for many years, and if unresolved,
can even become more devastating than the original traumatic event.
6,328,000 car accidents in which 2.9 million people were injured. In the US millions of
people are victims of crime every year with a significant portion of that as violent crime.
And while Canada has less violent crime overall than the US, tens of thousands are still
victimized every year. This of course, does not account for the millions of people affected
each year by any number of traumas like natural disasters, fires, war, or even those that
left to deal with the psychological aftermath of these traumatic experiences. If left
unchecked, these emotional wounds can quickly fester into serious lasting psychological
issues. Through counseling and therapy however, you can learn to release these emotional
binds and just as the physical wounds of trauma eventually heal, so will the psychological
scars.
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the
closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us. - Author Unkown
As horrific as the traumatic event may seem, its not actually the event itself that causes
someone to become traumatized. Its that persons internal reaction to the event that
determines the degree and intensity of their trauma. This is why two people can be in the
same plane crash for example, and one person can go on with life as usual after the event but
the other almost immediately falls to pieces. Both people experience the same event but their
reactions to that event have very different psychological implications. Much of how someone
reacts is directly related to their history, coping skills, and emotional stability at the time. We
also now know that when you experience a traumatic event, the structure and functioning
There are any number of traumatic events, but generally, they are categorized as either one-
time or single-incident events or repeated, long-term traumas. One-time traumas include such
things as hurricanes, plane crashes, rape, robbery, or the death of an employee. These types
of traumas can result from natural causes or be deliberately inflicted by another person. A long
term trauma is the result of a prolonged horrific experience such as an individual held captive
or one who is repeatedly abused. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a frequent result of
long-term trauma.
Emotionally, trauma victims can become anxious, depressed, fearful, and withdrawn. They can
have recurring panic attacks. Mentally, if you have experienced a trauma you will likely also
experience concentration problems; you could have problems remembering things, and feel
distracted much of the time. In extreme cases, people experience flashbacks of the event,
nightmares, amnesia, and intense feelings of guilt. Physically, many people have eating and
sleeping problems. They are regularly exhausted and often, they develop unexplained
chronic pain.
Trauma can affect anyone at any age. The effects can be mild or severe, creating extreme
psychological issues. Any symptoms of trauma should be taken seriously. In some cases
however, the effects of trauma can manifest months and even years after the event, so in
actuality, it can be difficult to recognize the symptoms. Often people feel they are weak for
needing help, especially when they compare themselves to others who may have endured the
same traumatic experience. But it is important to remember that everyone reacts differently to
trauma and there is no guideline as to how and what someone should feel. What we do know
is that the sooner you deal with the symptoms of trauma, the better chance you have for a full
recovery and to be free of the effects of these events. If left unresolved, emotional trauma can
affect your daily choices and functioning and ultimately, it can manifest into serious
psychological disorders with lasting effects. Just as we need help to heal the physical effects of
trauma, we also need help to heal the emotional wounds. Counseling offers a safe and
Working with a Values-Based counselor to address the effects of a trauma can be a confusing
and frightening task to begin. Whether the events occurred in childhood, five years ago, or last
week, the impact of these troubling situations is not something we are taught how to resolve.
Often, the thought of going through the events again and seemingly reliving the tragedy may
appear more than we can bear. When you work with a Theravive counselor who has been
professionally trained in the resolution for trauma, he or she understands this apprehension
and is committed to working through these issues at whatever pace is comfortable and safe
for you.
Many times, we learn how to cope and manage the symptoms of a trauma. Whether this is
learning to calm ourselves when we experience a panic attack upon the reminder of an event,
or seeking solace in our friends when we experience depression or sadness over the effects of
the trauma. While these are important and helpful methods to manage the symptoms, a
trauma counsellor focuses on resolution of the originating feelings and emotions that require
coping skills into the future. If individuals have a lack of safety or security as a result of an
event that left them exposed, vulnerable, or violated, trauma counseling begins by
The trauma counsellor utilizes specialized techniques to identify and work through the
emotions that have been internalized from the event. Often, individuals do not think I should
be afraid, rather it becomes a state of being that is used to protect from potential harm.
However, when this protection leaves the individual feeling anxious rather than safe, or sad
about past events rather than focused on future possibilities, the coping mechanisms lose their
usefulness. It is at this point that we see many individuals seek crisis counselling, as the
current coping skills are no longer able to manage the symptoms. For some, this collapse of
We provide and refer counselors specially trained in trauma counseling who work to resolve
the negative emotions that remain from the experiences you endured. Freedom from the
overwhelming emotions and feelings is possible resulting in fewer burdens and an ability
If you need a therapist to help you, we have a large selection of online therapists who are
professional and licensed counselors, able to help you right where you are over the phone, via
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