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Trauma & Grief Therapy
Trauma
Trauma is physical, emotional, social, and psychological experiences in response to a high level of distress. What could cause trauma?
Physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional abuse
Natural disasters
Hospitalization/medical challenges
Sudden death/loss
Witnessing violence
Neglect
An accident
High chronic stress
Childbirth
Vicarious Trauma (witnessing or hearing about from someone else)
Other
What are some of the things that I might feel when experiencing the effects of trauma?
Shock
Numbness
Flashbacks
Intense emotions
Avoidance
Irritability/anger
Intrusive thoughts and memories
Anxiety
On alert
Physical symptoms (sleep disturbance, chronic health conditions, respiratory problems, stomach issues, muscle tightness, etc)
What will we do in therapy to help address trauma symptoms?
Re-establish a sense of safety and trust
Strengthen and develop coping mechanisms
Reduce triggers
Address where trauma is stored in the body and how it impacts you
Process emotions and feelings connected to the trauma
Can utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Sandtray Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques, Self-Compassion Therapy
Grief
Grief is deep sorrow and anguish that comes from a loss. What could cause grief?
Loss of a loved one
Loss of a pet
Loss of relationship
Career loss
Loss of health
Anticipatory grief due to an impending loss
Moving/leaving
Other
What are some of the things I might feel when grieving?
Sadness and intense emotions
Shock
Anger
Guilt
Numbness
Physical symptoms (muscle tightness, headaches, stomach issues, weight loss/gain, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc.)
What will we do in therapy to reduce grief symptoms?
Process the emotions and feelings attached to the grief
Understand the dual process of grieving and restoration
Strengthen and develop coping skills
Address where grief is stored in your body and how it is impacting you physically
Understand grief, how it progresses, and how to process it as it progresses
Can utilize EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Sandtray Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness and Grounding Techniques, Self-Compassion Therapy