Trauma Therapy

What causes trauma? 

Trauma is caused by exposure to actual or threatened death, violence, serious injury or accident, or other emotional distressing situations. These can including being learning of, witnessing, or experiencing natural disasters, accidents, physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, childhood neglect or abuse, or the sudden loss of a loved one. It is important to note that what is traumatic for one person may not be traumatic for another. Trauma is a highly personal experience and it can manifest differently for each individual. 

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

Trauma experience can cause a wide range of emotional, physical, and psychological symptoms. These include 

• Anxiety and feeling of uncertainty 

• Depression 

• Avoidance of triggers that remind them of the trauma

• Recurrent and intrusive memories of traumatic event (e.g., flashback and nightmares)

• Hyper-vigilance

• Difficulty trusting others

• Loss of interest in everyday activities

• Changes in sleeping and eating patterns 

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If left unaddressed, these symptoms can lead to significant distress and interfere with an individual's ability to function in their daily life.