Trauma Therapy

Trauma can deeply affect us and trigger post-traumatic stress for various reasons. One aspect that may not be widely known is the physical changes trauma can induce in our brains. When we experience trauma, our brain undergoes alterations. Regions of the brain that previously functioned in specific ways are affected by hyper-arousal due to trauma. For instance, the amygdala becomes overactive following a traumatic event, triggering the ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ response when faced with triggers. This heightened state of alertness, known as hypervigilance, keeps us constantly on guard, seeking safety from perceived danger. It’s crucial to recognize that your trauma is real, and your brain’s response is a signal that you need support.

Seeking help after experiencing trauma is vital. It’s essential to open up about your pain and begin the process of healing. While it may seem daunting, consider it as an empowering step. You possess the capability to work through past events and lead a fulfilling life. One effective approach to this healing journey is to connect with a therapist who specializes in trauma recovery.

• To successfully handle the reality of the traumatic event that occurred in the past, it prevents it from getting a hold on you.
• To eliminate or ameliorate the symptoms of trauma
• To change the focus of the past event to the present
• To boost the day to day functioning
• Getting people to know about hereditary trauma
• Helping individuals regain their personal power
• Helping individuals getting over additions cause by traumatic stress
• To equip individuals with skills to help prevent deterioration or relapse

• Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy – In TFCBT those battling with trauma tend to have more understanding about trauma and the effects it has. During treatment, the mental component centers on doing an intensive examination of your thoughts which are associated with your experience and being educated on the different available patterns of thought that may be adopted and also greatly be of help

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy – Trauma sufferers discuss their symptoms, thoughts and traumatic events with their therapists. This approach requires you to be free to discuss virtually everything that runs through your mind. The therapist shows you the defense mechanisms that are prevention your from dealing directly with your traumatic experience. Knowing the source of the problem will provide you with insights that will lead to the resolution of the challenges you feel. 

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing EMDR – The therapist uses some form external stimulus to direct your attention outward. This can be eye movement, hand tapping or audio stimulation. During this part of the session, you talk about the event, your current distress, or imagine what your future will look like while the therapist provides the external stimulus. As you process the memories and thoughts related to the experience related to the experience, you gain insights that come from within you alone. You realize that you have the strength that helped you survive. Your experience is transformed from horrible memory to a vision of your own power.