Regular therapy often focuses on addressing current life issues, developing coping skills, and improving overall mental health. Trauma counseling, on the other hand, specifically addresses traumatic experiences and their impact on the individual. Techniques like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy are often used in trauma treatment to help individuals process traumatic memories and find relief.
Yes, trauma-informed care principles can be applied in both individual and group therapy settings to create a supportive and compassionate environment for healing and growth.
Yes, trauma-informed therapy can be adapted to meet the unique needs of children and adolescents, providing age-appropriate interventions and support.
Develop a self-soothing toolkit filled with comforting items or activities that can help calm and ground you during challenging moments. Utilize grounding and relaxation techniques to manage overwhelming emotions, and reach out to your support network for reassurance and encouragement.
While it is natural to want to avoid triggers, complete avoidance is not always possible or productive.
Instead, focus on developing coping strategies and building resilience to help manage triggers when they arise.
Monitor your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, noticing any improvements or changes in how you feel. Regularly assess and adjust your self-care plan, incorporating new activities or strategies as needed to ensure it remains effective and supportive of your needs.
