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Let’s be honest, sometimes we hear words like trauma, anxiety, and PTSD, but it’s not always clear what they really mean. My passion is helping to break down these big concepts and give people the language to understand what they’re going through in simpler, more relatable ways. Here's some more about the areas of focus my work with clients normally entails.
TRAUMA
Trauma is often thought of as something that results from intense or catastrophic events, like natural disasters, accidents, or violence. However, trauma can also stem from experiences that may not seem "dramatic" on the surface but are deeply impactful nonetheless. Trauma can be the result of chronic stress, neglect, emotional abuse, or ongoing experiences of invalidation or disconnection. For example, growing up in an environment where emotional needs are consistently unmet, feeling unheard in relationships, or experiencing bullying can all have long-lasting effects on a person's mental health, even if the events themselves weren't outwardly extreme.
The key factor in trauma is how an experience overwhelms your ability to cope, which can happen with both large, acute events or smaller, chronic occurrences. What may be traumatic for one person might not be experienced the same way by another, depending on personal history, resilience, and how the event affects their sense of safety, self-worth, or emotional well-being. Trauma is about the impact on your mind and body, and it can leave lasting emotional scars, even if the triggering event doesn't seem intense to others. Understanding this broader definition of trauma helps us recognize that healing is possible, no matter the size or type of the event. Therapy can help you process these experiences, whether they feel big or small, and regain a sense of peace and resilience.