Understanding Trauma
By Shannon Newcomb
What is trauma?
A trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that causes mental and emotional instability for individuals victimized.
What are symptoms of trauma?
The symptoms of a trauma will vary from one individual to another and how each individual responds but the most common symptoms include:
Flashbacks of the traumatic event
Nightmares
Lack of sleep
Physical sensations (pain, swelling, trembling, nausea, etc.)
Panicking
Extreme alertness or feeling constantly “on edge” in caution of another negative event happening
Irritability or flashes of aggressive behavior
Struggles with concentration
Overwhelming feelings of self-blame/guilt, sadness, fear, and/or anger.
Controlling Trauma Rather Than Trauma Controlling You
Processing and walking through the details of a trauma is difficult but essential in the trauma treatment process. You may ask, “how is reliving the event that caused so much pain supposed to help me heal?” It may be hard to believe, but processing through the negative memories and flashbacks and getting to the root of its impact upon the individual helps to make the trauma more manageable.
Trauma therapy in St. Louis, MO can help!
With implementing clinical interventions that include the clients as active participants in the treatment process, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and trauma-informed expressive arts therapy, Core Counseling trauma therapists are able to help clients gain a greater sense of stability and control. Our focus is on helping clients face their painful events head on and applying cognitive reframing or “restructuring,” a psychoanalytic approach that takes thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions of the traumatic events and challenges them.
Traumatic events are life occurrences that we never forget but with the proper treatment, guidance, and support provided, stabilization can be achieved.
Begin Trauma Therapy in St. Louis, MO, and Online Throughout the State of Missouri
At Core Counseling we provide trauma therapy in a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share your experiences. Reach out to one of our caring trauma therapists and start healing and recovering from your trauma. To begin trauma therapy with Core Counseling, please follow these steps:
1. Contact Core Counseling to get scheduled
2. Complete intake forms and meet with a caring trauma therapist
3. Start your healing journey
Other Services Offered at Core Counseling
At Core Counseling, we offer a variety of mental health services in support of your mental health. These include counseling for teens, anxiety therapy, family therapy, online therapy, depression treatment, play therapy, and couples counseling. Our therapists are also experienced in treating grief, trauma, addiction, anger management, relationship issues, and ADHD. We are also happy to offer support with mood disorders, emotional issues, life transitions, low self-esteem, stress management, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and communication issues. Feel free to learn more about our practice by visiting our FAQ page, about page, our blog, and other resources. We currently offer Online Therapy and Face-to-Face therapy options! Contact us and Let's Talk!
