The impact of a distressing event varies from person to person. The recurrence or persistence of distressing experiences can lead to life altering changes in the way one lives, feels in their body, perceives themselves, others and the world, and research is bringing to light how the impact of trauma can imprint on us through generations.
There are many kinds of, and ways, to refer to events and experiences that are known as traumatic:
- Big ‘T’ traumas
- Little ‘t’ traumas
- PTSD
- Complex PTSD
- Developmental trauma
- Relational trauma
- Attachment trauma
- Betrayal trauma
- Birth trauma
- Medical trauma
- Physical trauma
- Emotional trauma
- Psychological trauma
- Sexual trauma
- Collective trauma
- Traumatic grief and loss
- Displaced trauma
- The trauma of invalidation
- Intergenerational trauma
Which ever way people refer to their experiences, we know that each experience is unique, and therefore valid. The impact of trauma can imprint on our beliefs about ourselves, others and the world; on our nervous system functioning; on the way we relate to others and ourselves; on the way we cope and our identity.
When someone has been impacted by a traumatic event, we aim for recovery, we aim for harmony within and with others, and when possible, we aim for post trauma growth.
The approach used to support trauma recovery and growth include:
- Compassion
- A phased based approach
- EMDR
- Schema therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy
For more information regarding our approach to therapy for trauma, please call 0411242262 or request an appointment.