WHAT IS TRAUMA?
What Is Trauma?
Different Causes Of Trauma:
Vania specializes in the treatment of trauma, including interpersonal violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma, and Complex Trauma.
There are many definitions of trauma but the most common theme is that trauma is any event which overwhelms a person’s ability to cope with it. Trauma affects your mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health and can make it difficult to live your life as you did before the trauma came into your life.
Trauma can come as either a one-time event or as a prolonged series of events.
What Does Trauma Look Like?
Common Symptoms of Trauma
It’s important to know that the symptoms that you may be experiencing following trauma exposure are actually a very normal and natural response to a very abnormal situation. Some of these symptoms include:
Psychological + Emotional
Anxiety, fear, and panic attacks
Depression and feelings of hopelessness
Shock, denial, or disbelief
Confusion, difficulty concentrating
Mood swings, anger, and irritability
Shame, guilt, and self-blame
Hypervigilance, or a feeling of always being on edge
Feelings of numbness or dissociation
Social isolation and relational issues
Physical Symptoms
Difficulty sleeping or nightmares
Feeling overly tired or easily fatigued
Heightened startle response
Difficulty concentrating on normal tasks
Racing heartbeat or heart palpitations
Bodily aches and pains
Muscle tension
Different Causes Of Trauma:
- Sexual Assault + Abuse
- Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence
- Childhood Abuse and/or Neglect
- Homelessness
- Natural Disasters
- Financial Uncertainty
- Food Insecurity
- Community Violence
- Medical/Health-Related Trauma
- Traumatic Grief
Are You Struggling To Feel Better After Trauma?
We can help.
Reach out today for a 30-minute complimentary consultation with a Vania.