Trauma – Susannah Perkins LCSW

Trauma

Trauma refers to an emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.

These events can be singular, such as a car accident, natural disaster, or physical assault, or they can be ongoing, such as abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. Trauma can have a profound impact on a person's psychological, emotional, and physical well-being, often leading to a range of symptoms and difficulties in functioning.

There are a number of possible reactions to traumatic experience including:

Intrusive Thoughts

such as flashbacks and nightmares;

Avoidance

of people, places or situations that are reminders of the event;

Activation

such as feeling on edge or easily startled;

Emotional Dysregulation

which means having difficulty managing emotions, mood swings, or outbursts of anger or irritability;

Physical Symptoms

including headaches, stomachaches, muscle tension, or other physical complaints without a clear medical cause.

Effective treatment for trauma typically involves a combination of therapeutic approaches tailored to the individual's needs.

My training has given me the tools and experience to help you reduce symptoms of trauma and begin to heal so you can start living more comfortably.

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