Trauma Counseling

At Family Therapy Associates, we offer individual, family, and group therapy options for processing trauma.  Have you been diagnosed with PTSD?  Are you struggling after a traumatic event like a car accident, death of a loved one, witnessing or experiencing violence, or other traumatic events?  We’re here to help.  Reach out today to find out more information about the services available.  ​
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If you are facing mental health challenges, it is important to recognize that you are not alone; countless individuals worldwide experience similar struggles. Seeking support from friends, family, and professionals is essential. 

See the below resources and coping strategies for more information on trauma.

​What is Trauma? 
​From Psychology Today:   

The word “trauma” literally means wound, shock, or injury. Psychological trauma is a person’s experience of emotional distress resulting from an event that overwhelms the capacity to emotionally digest it. The precipitating event may be a one-time occurrence or a series of occurrences perceived as seriously harmful or life-threatening to oneself or loved ones. People process experiences differently, and not everyone has the same reaction to any event; what one person experiences as trauma may not cause distress for another. 
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Traumatic experiences undermine a person's sense of safety in the world and create a sense that catastrophe could strike at any time. ​

Parental loss in childhood, motor vehicle accidents, physical violence, sexual assault, military combat experiences, earthquakes, the unexpected loss of a loved one—any sudden, violent disruption—are events that can lead to trauma. People typically replay the experience in their mind over and over and continually think about what happened. The experience leads to changes in brain function marked by a hypersensitivity to threats. 

Children as well as adults are susceptible to trauma. Shock, fear,  anger, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a sense of helplessness are common features of the immediate trauma response. Children may suddenly develop behavioral problems and exhibit clinginess. However, the effects usually abate over time, and the vast majority of people recover from trauma. Active coping skills and strong social support are important in mitigating symptoms and preventing the longer-term effects of trauma on mental health. It is estimated that only 3 percent to 10 percent of people who undergo a traumatic experience have persistent mental health difficulties known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ​​

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Here are some more helpful resources about trauma & PTSD: 

• Understanding Trauma and PTSD | Mental Health America 
• Trauma-Informed Therapy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf 
• Treatments for PTSD ​

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