A majority of Americans will experience at least one traumatic event at some point in their lives, and for many, the psychological effects are profound and long-lasting. The Effects of Trauma If you've experienced an extremely disturbing or stressful event that made you feel helpless or very fearful, then you may ... Read More
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Statistics on Mental Trauma
Trauma is defined as the result of an event that is particularly jarring for someone, whether it's life-threatening or harmful physically or emotionally, and has lasting effects on their psychological health. Mental trauma has a broad definition, and as such, it's estimated that most people in the United States will ... Read More
When to Seek Help for Trauma
Accidents, assaults, a natural disaster, going through a relationship breakup, witnessing a violent event, having your savings wiped out, your identity stolen, or repeatedly being bullied at school— these are, unfortunately, stories prominently reported on the daily news. They're also examples of traumatic events. But ... Read More
How CCTPs Are Another Breakthrough in Trauma Treatment
When trauma occurs, treatment is often necessary. Reaching out to the right professional is critical. Many counseling professionals can help you with trauma treatment. However, some patients may benefit from reaching out to a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) for their treatment. What Is ... Read More
How to Find Good Trauma Therapy for PTSD
Living with trauma can be deeply challenging. Much like having a dark cloud overhead all the time, virtually any situation has the ability to trigger symptoms of panic, worry and anxiety. In some cases, those affected will start to avoid places and people that are reminiscent of trauma, experience flashbacks and turn ... Read More
Prolonged Trauma and C-PTSD: What You Need to Know
Traumatic events leave their mark on a person, and for some, the result can be post-traumatic stress disorder. Symptoms of this disorder include nightmares; flashbacks; avoidance of topics, people and locations related to the event; negative thinking; and struggles with certain social skills or situations. Many ... Read More
5 Major Life Events That Impact Women’s Mental Health: Trauma Therapist
From premenstrual syndrome to pregnancy, women deal with many issues in life that are unique to their gender. Those life changes and other factors can lead women of all backgrounds and situations to experience mental health or addiction issues, and busy modern schedules don't help. "I think what is sometimes ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: A Woman’s Take on Grief, Loss and Emotional Trauma
“Only people who are capable of loving strongly can also suffer great sorrow, but this same necessity of loving serves to counteract their grief and heals them.” ― Leo Tolstoy January 6, 2013, was just another day, seemingly like any other day. After battling (what we all believed to be) the flu, I remember it ... Read More
