About Trauma Therapy
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
Trauma Symptoms
According to the four types of symptoms listed in the DSM-5
Avoidance Symptoms
- Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
- Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
- Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
- Anger, irritability and hypervigilance
- Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
- Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
- Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
- Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
- Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma. Most commonly, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) are used in treating trauma.
If you or someone you know match the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a free consultation.
About Carmalyn Lashley, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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There are many benefits of psychotherapy, which is also known as talk therapy. Knowing what kinds of positive outcomes are possible might help you decide if (and what type of) therapy is right for you. Different types of therapy will offer varying benefits, and certain forms may be more well-suited for various struggles. Learn more about the benefits of psychotherapy below.
- Therapy can help you learn life-long coping skills.
- Therapy can change how you interact with people in your life – in a good way.
- Through its link to happiness, therapy leads to more productivity.
- Therapy can help improve chronic stress.
- Therapy can help you alter negative behaviors
Talk therapy is known for its powerful ability to help you work through any of the challenges you face in life. Online therapy with Midwest Integrative is an excellent way to gently enter into the world of therapy. It’s convenient, effective, and flexible. You can get the therapy you need, when and how you need it. With us, you’re well on your way to addressing any mental health condition, working on your relationship, or simply learning more about yourself so you can be the best version of you.
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