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Trauma
What it is
Trauma is the lasting emotional or physical impact of an experience that felt overwhelming or unsafe.
Example
For example, a reminder of a past event may bring intense alertness even when you are safe now.
A place to start
What we can explore
We can understand how the experience affects your sense of safety, relationships, and daily life. Work moves at a pace you can tolerate, beginning with steadiness and choice before any deeper processing.
- Recognize the effects of difficult experiences
- Build grounding and steadiness
- Explore meaning without rushing your process
How therapy may help
Approaches & interventions
These are examples of tools we may use. Your care is shaped by your goals and needs.
Therapy modalities
- Cognitive processing therapy (CPT)
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy
Interventions we may use
- Develop grounding skills
- Notice reminders and responses
- Examine trauma-related beliefs when ready
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