Trauma/PTSD Therapy near Middle River, MD
About Trauma
Trauma refers to the emotional and psychological response to a distressing or overwhelmingly negative event or experience. It can result from various sources such as accidents, physical or sexual abuse, violence, natural disasters, or witnessing traumatic events. Traumatic experiences can have a profound impact on individuals' lives, affecting their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall well-being.
At Safe Space Counseling Services, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of trauma, its different types, and its effects. We want to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can learn about trauma and its potential consequences. By increasing awareness and knowledge, we hope to validate and empower those who have experienced trauma, as well as their loved ones.
Common responses to Trauma/PTSD
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Physcial Reactions
Physical responses to trauma that you have noticed include feeling jumpy, alert, and on edge, as well as heart pounding, trouble breathing, and sweating. These all can show up for different frequencies in your day-to-day life.
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Emotional Reactions
Emotional response to trauma includes sadness, guilts, shames, and embarrassment. You may notice that you carry a lot of difficult emotions towards the stressful experience.
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Negative thoughts
Developing negative thoughts can also be a common response to trauma. Your own self, your worldview, others around you, and how you think about yourself can all be different.
Trauma and PTSD can impact your life including:
**Emotional Well-being:**
Trauma can lead to intense and overwhelming emotions. Individuals with PTSD may experience frequent flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts related to the traumatic event. They may also struggle with emotional numbing, feeling detached from others, or a persistent sense of fear and hypervigilance. These emotional disturbances can significantly impact one's overall well-being and quality of life.
**Mental Health:**
Trauma can increase the risk of developing mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and other trauma-related disorders. The symptoms of PTSD can often exacerbate existing mental health challenges or contribute to the development of new ones. It is crucial to address both the trauma and any co-occurring mental health conditions to promote healing and recovery.
**Physical Health:**
Trauma can have physical manifestations and contribute to various health issues. Individuals with PTSD may experience chronic pain, headaches, gastrointestinal problems, sleep disturbances, and a compromised immune system. The stress and anxiety associated with trauma can also impact cardiovascular health and increase the risk of developing other chronic conditions
Safe Space Counseling’s approach to trauma and PTSD counseling
By providing a safe space for you in therapy, you will have the option to start your journey to healing from your trauma. You will have a warm place to be vulnerable and open to me. You can share with me what you went through from your stressful experiences. I will be your active listener and companion. We can also do Brainspotting, which helps you connect with your mind and body for deeper connections to your emotions and self. Our goal is to heal, build self-compassion, and love your ownself again.