Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This handout is to help you understand some of what’s needed to be able to move forward. Stabilizing out of control, act compulsively, or become overwhelmed by unwanted thoughts. As a result, the first step in overcoming trauma is stabilization. In other…
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the difficult emotions you may be experiencing. During a traumatic experience, some emotions can feel overwhelming and confusing. As a result, many trauma survivors try to avoid strong emotions whenever…
A history of trauma can create predictable challenges in life. This post will help you understand some of the thought patterns you may be experiencing and offer practical steps for moving forward. Thoughts and Beliefs All humans make sense of their experiences. Sometimes we do this intentionally, but often it…
One benefit of being in the mental health field for a couple of decades is the ability to step back and notice large-scale changes over time. One change that stands out is a tremendous increase in the use of the word abuse or abusive. Historically, people used the term abuse mainly for the most severe violations of…