Do small situations ever set off a tidal wave of emotion inside of you that feels out of control?
Is there a past event in your life that holds you back in some way and you don’t know how to move on?
Do you suffer from some kind of trauma that causes problems in your relationships, work, physical health or spiritual well-being?
Is there a past event in your life that holds you back in some way and you don’t know how to move on?
Do you suffer from some kind of trauma that causes problems in your relationships, work, physical health or spiritual well-being?
As you’ve probably experienced, it’s exhausting to maintain a healthy life when something has happened to you that’s unresolved and very painful. Perhaps you faced childhood abuse, sexual assault or domestic violence. Perhaps you witnessed a natural disaster or were in an accident. Sometimes, trauma is actually a series of events that took place over a long period of time in which you feared for your life, your safety, your well-being or that of a loved one.
Many people have found that these kind of experiences have had long-lasting implications in their life simply because the right support was not available at the time to help them process what happened. Without support, memories of traumatic incidents can become “thought invaders” that replay over and over in your mind. They can feel intrusive and even show up as nightmares. This can make it difficult to sleep at night and to concentrate during the day.
There’s a human default when we get hurt so badly and don’t have the help we need. If that was the situation for you, it’s likely you found a way to try and push down the painful memories by avoiding any places or people that remind you of those painful incidents. When this occurs, your whole view of the world changes. Life feels limited and scary, even though there’s something beautiful on the other side of all this pain.
If you relate to what you’ve just read, know that healing begins with understanding what’s happening in your mind and body. Many people who have had traumatic experiences develop a condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. If you suffer from PTSD you may experience one or more of the following:
(Source: DSM-5)
Many people have found that these kind of experiences have had long-lasting implications in their life simply because the right support was not available at the time to help them process what happened. Without support, memories of traumatic incidents can become “thought invaders” that replay over and over in your mind. They can feel intrusive and even show up as nightmares. This can make it difficult to sleep at night and to concentrate during the day.
There’s a human default when we get hurt so badly and don’t have the help we need. If that was the situation for you, it’s likely you found a way to try and push down the painful memories by avoiding any places or people that remind you of those painful incidents. When this occurs, your whole view of the world changes. Life feels limited and scary, even though there’s something beautiful on the other side of all this pain.
If you relate to what you’ve just read, know that healing begins with understanding what’s happening in your mind and body. Many people who have had traumatic experiences develop a condition known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. If you suffer from PTSD you may experience one or more of the following:
- Recurring intrusive thoughts or nightmares about the trauma
- Trying to avoid thinking about the trauma or finding ways to numb your emotions
- Avoiding people, places, conversation topics, and sensory triggers that might evoke memories of the traumatic incident
- Having a very pessimistic outlook on the world or a very negative view of yourself
- Lack of interest in activities that used to bring you joy
- Finding it difficult to feel a sense of connection and belonging to others
- Engaging in reckless or self-destructive behaviors
- Difficulty sleeping
(Source: DSM-5)
The good news is that PTSD is a well-researched and highly treatable condition. Decades ago, PTSD was very difficult to treat. There just wasn’t enough ways to work with people who suffered from it. However, today there are many proven methods for helping people heal from the past and take charge of their future. How is this possible? It starts with opening up to a caring, compassionate therapist who is ready to listen.
As therapists, we make it a priority to ensure that we provide a space that is non-judgmental, safe, and supportive. In addition to safety and support, it’s also import to learn how to calm the body and mind so you can process the trauma in a tolerable way. Our therapists will teach you a number of different techniques to relax yourself so you feel more empowered both in the counseling session and when you feel overwhelmed in your daily living. Once we’ve entered the phase of treatment where your nervous system can stay in a tolerable window of comfort, we can then approach healing the trauma in a number of different ways including exploring the narrative of what actually occurred.
Although traumas feel devastating when they happen, there is hope and growth that’s available to you if you have the right support. We have worked with many individuals who have experienced a wide variety of deeply distressing and difficult events. It brings us great joy to see them overcome the difficulties of the past and to live fully and abundantly in the present. After resolving trauma, we have had clients who are able to go back to school and pursue their dream career, finally have relief of chronic physical pain in their bodies, reconnect with loved ones, and engage once again in the activities they used to enjoy.
These and so many other kinds of transformations that are possible for you. You can put the past to rest and find the peaceful, fulfilling life you have always wanted. The trauma you experienced does not have to define or control your life. You can experience the freedom and joy of recovery and do not have to walk this road alone.
We look forward to hearing from you so we can begin the journey towards abundant life together.
~The Trinity Team
As therapists, we make it a priority to ensure that we provide a space that is non-judgmental, safe, and supportive. In addition to safety and support, it’s also import to learn how to calm the body and mind so you can process the trauma in a tolerable way. Our therapists will teach you a number of different techniques to relax yourself so you feel more empowered both in the counseling session and when you feel overwhelmed in your daily living. Once we’ve entered the phase of treatment where your nervous system can stay in a tolerable window of comfort, we can then approach healing the trauma in a number of different ways including exploring the narrative of what actually occurred.
Although traumas feel devastating when they happen, there is hope and growth that’s available to you if you have the right support. We have worked with many individuals who have experienced a wide variety of deeply distressing and difficult events. It brings us great joy to see them overcome the difficulties of the past and to live fully and abundantly in the present. After resolving trauma, we have had clients who are able to go back to school and pursue their dream career, finally have relief of chronic physical pain in their bodies, reconnect with loved ones, and engage once again in the activities they used to enjoy.
These and so many other kinds of transformations that are possible for you. You can put the past to rest and find the peaceful, fulfilling life you have always wanted. The trauma you experienced does not have to define or control your life. You can experience the freedom and joy of recovery and do not have to walk this road alone.
We look forward to hearing from you so we can begin the journey towards abundant life together.
~The Trinity Team
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Call 816-425-1382 or email info@trinityprocounseling.com to set up your first appointment.
Call 816-425-1382 or email info@trinityprocounseling.com to set up your first appointment.