No one ever expects to face trauma. By its very nature, it comes on suddenly, bringing pain, sorrow, and other effects that can last far longer than the trauma itself. Even when the trauma is not ongoing, the harmful effects can last for weeks, months, and even years. For some, the effects of trauma are relatively short-lived. Others, however, may still be dealing with the pain and sorrow of trauma that happened in their childhood.

Carrolton Christian Counseling in Texas provides holistic, professional therapy to help trauma victims work through what they have experienced to find peace and normalcy.

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How is trauma defined?

Trauma may be defined as any deeply disturbing event, experience, or condition that produces psychological pain or injury. It is the big, life-altering type of thing that produces deep distress.

Though fear may be a normal response to a painful experience, trauma can induce much deeper feelings of fear that severely damage one’s sense of general well-being. Professional help may be required for a person to overcome the fear, whether short or long-term. The therapists at Carrolton Christian Counseling can help.

There is a myriad of causes of trauma so no list could ever be comprehensive. This is especially true because a person does not even have to have experienced a traumatic event or situation firsthand. Sometimes, mere exposure to a trauma victim is sufficient to provoke a corresponding trauma response, such as in the case of emergency medical personnel, for example.

However, some of the more common types of traumatic events include:

  • Mugging, home invasion, gang violence.
  • Online bullying.
  • Seeing or experiencing a house fire.
  • Death, especially of someone close.
  • Terrorism, whether as a victim or a witness.
  • Experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening illness.
  • Any kind of natural disaster.
  • Ostracism
  • Any type of violence, whether as victim or witness.
  • Automobile accidents.
  • Witnessing a death.
  • Physical bullying.
  • Threats against your life.
  • Difficulty in childbirth.
  • Warfare, whether experienced as military personnel or a civilian.
  • Any form of sexual assault or abuse.
  • Neglect or abandonment.
  • Domestic violence of any type, whether as victim or witness.

As mentioned above, this list is not comprehensive, so your experience of trauma may differ.

There is a wide variety of reactions to trauma, but there are a few common physical and emotional symptoms. You may feel hopeless and be emotionally detached. Likewise, you may be in a constant state of alertness, making you hyper-alert or jumpy. You may have sleep issues, such as excessive fatigue or trouble sleeping, including disturbing dreams.

Your trauma may manifest in physical ailments such as an unexplained rapid heart rate, indigestion, severe headaches or migraines, excessive sweating, and loss of appetite. Likewise, your mind can struggle to stay focused. You may have difficulty concentrating or making decisions. You may find your thoughts slip back to the memories of the traumatic event, re-living it again.

Your demeanor may change as you become irritable or have trouble at work or school. You may find it easier to withdraw and avoid people, places, and anything related to the trauma. It may feel like an enormous effort to relate to people as you normally would.

This list is not comprehensive, so if you are experiencing symptoms that you do not find listed here, it neither negates nor diminishes your trauma experience.

The professional therapists at Carrolton Christian Counseling employ a variety of treatment options for trauma, such as the following.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that helps the client identify and replace harmful thoughts and behaviors with healthy ways of thinking and behaving.

Exposure Therapy

This therapy helps you safely confront frightening memories and situations and gradually overcome them through intentional exposure.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

EMDR has proven effective by combining exposure therapy with a series of guided eye movements. It can help you work through traumatic memories so that you can change how you react to them.

Medication

Medication is also an option that can be discussed with your counselor and your doctor.

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Christian Counseling in Carrolton for Trauma Recovery

Though it may be a long and often tiring process, recovery from trauma is possible. The Christian counselors at Carrolton Christian Counseling want to help you get back to living life by improving your physical and psychological sense of safety and general well-being as you overcome your trauma. They are committed to walking alongside you on your journey toward health and recovery.

Contact us today at (469) 333-6163 for a free consultation, or browse our online counselor directory to find a counselor who may be the right fit for you.

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