About Trauma and Therapy
By Caroline Kendal MBACP (Accred)Caroline Kendal offers Counselling, Psychotherapy
About Trauma
Trauma
results from any totally unexpected, powerful and shocking experience
which we are unable to take in. This may be a physical injury, a
strong psychological shock or a past event such as physical or sexual
abuse.
Those
who suffer trauma can find it very hard to stop thinking about it. It
preoccupies us, becoming the most dominant thing in our lives. Memories
of the traumatic event or situation are vivid, have a powerful
emotional content and are often accompanied by physical reactions.
Another response to trauma is trying to avoid thinking about anything
connected to the traumatic event. However, avoidance is hard to
maintain and every little reminder can trigger intrusive thoughts.
Trauma can often leave us feeling numb and detached. We may experience a deterioration
in relationships with others, it evokes insecurity, anxiety and at
times, depression. It can also affect sleep, concentration and our
ability to relax.
Therapy
What
we have described is the normal reaction to trauma and we often heal
ourselves in time. When we feel stuck, isolated and unable to move
beyond the trauma, therapy can be helpful. There are many different
effective approaches, from behavioural therapy and group therapy to psychotherapy.
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Updated 19|08|2009
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