You may experience a wide variety of emotions after a traumatic event—this is natural. Many trauma survivors are able to handle these volatile feelings on their own. But what about ...
The best trauma counselors understand that a trauma survivor’s feelings of distress can be affected by social, political, and economic conditions under which they live. That’s why they take a ...
Disasters, whether natural or manmade, can be traumatic for even the most resilient individuals. That’s why you should be prepared to deal with the emotional fallout of any disaster that ...
The immediate effects of trauma are plentiful—panic attacks, sleepless nights, avoidance, and numbing; but what about what happens long after you’ve begun your road to recovery? What about the Stress ...
Feeling unsafe after a traumatic experience is normal. As a trauma survivor you may feel a constant sense of fear or helplessness and you may become so afraid that you’re ...
For survivors of trauma, coping with the effects of triggers can feel like an insurmountable obstacle that can send them into the depths of depression. But there are ...
Trauma creates major shifts—shifts in mindset, in the way you see the world and in the way you see yourself. Major trauma can transform your identity and cause you to ...
Most people in our society don’t fully understand trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—how it happens, why it happens and how it’s treated. Because of this lack of understanding there ...
Every day on the news we see images of trauma—storms, earthquakes, war, disease, and famine wreaking havoc on the lives of human beings across the globe. But what we don’t ...
When seeking a counselor during your trauma recovery process, it’s important to understand what a counselor is and how they can help you. Below we explore what you should expect ...