What is Trauma?
People can develop symptoms of trauma (see below) through adverse life experiences without having survived a traumatic event. Especially, if from our experiences, we develop negative beliefs about ourselves, and these beliefs get reinforced in our interpersonal relationships.
Trauma is a distressing experience with lasting effects on mental, emotional, and physical health. It can be caused by various events - experienced or witnessed - like accidents, abuse, disasters, losses, or chronic exposure to experiences that reinforce negative beliefs about the self. Symptoms may include anxiety, depression or helplessness, and dissociation. PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and CPTSD (Complex PTSD) may show up as flashbacks and nightmares that affect our sleep and waking lives. We may feel a loss of control or on guard 24/7. We may detach from activities and or relationships. We may notice somatization of physical pain, gastrointestinal problems and or heart, respiratory or reproductive problems. Neurochemicals required for relaxation, mood stability and focus may be imbalanced (such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine), and we may get “stuck” in a negative feedback loop wondering if we’ll ever “get better”.
What is a Trauma specialist?
A good trauma specialist is a trained professional dedicated to helping individuals heal from past experiences that continue to negatively impact their lives. By providing a safe and supportive environment, a trauma specialist assists in processing emotions, developing coping strategies, and working towards stages of recovery. Through specialized knowledge and therapeutic techniques, they guide individuals on a journey towards healing and empowerment.
envisioned nature therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)