The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as a “an emotional response” to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. You may have directly experienced a terrible event, learned about a terrible event happening to a close friend/ family member, or had a frightening experience in which there was actual or threatened death, injury, or violence. • Physical & sexual assault Trauma can overwhelm the body’s response to where the fight-flight-freeze kicks into gear. This is the body’s natural protective response that has prepared us for survival. It an automatic response that takes place in the body, directly impacting physiological responses when there is exposure to a trauma-triggering event. Emotional reactions to trauma can include fear, anger, feelings of helplessness, and numbing of emotions. Anxiety and sadness are sadness common, along with guilt and shame. Mental Health Crisis Services: Metro Area Mental Health Crisis Response There are a variety of options available to help treat trauma with typically includes a “talk” therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Therapy for trauma typically focuses on safety and stabilization and developing coping skills before processing the trauma. Many common modalities of treatment include psychoeducation, cognitive-behavioral strategies for cognitive processing of one’s trauma story, exposure for avoidance, and body-centered techniques. Did you know that CARE Counseling has therapists who have been training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Prolonged-Exposure (PE) Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)? To schedule an appointment with one of our professional counselors, click here. Written By: Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/trauma-awareness-and-treatment-options/
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