Trauma Recovery

Recover from All Forms of Trauma

At some point in life, some people will experience something traumatic. Maybe it will occur through the unexpected loss a loved one or as a result of a violent act. However trauma occurs, the effects of it can be deeply distressing.

According to recent studies, approximately 70% of American adults have experienced at least one traumatic event. Nearly 20% of that population has developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in response to that event. Along with PTSD, other mental health conditions can develop in the face of trauma, such as anxiety disorder and depression.

What is Classified as Trauma?

There is no limit to the types of events that can cause traumatizing effects on individuals, as people view and experience everything differently from one another. However, to obtain a better understanding of what events usually cause trauma, consider the following:

• Rape – According to RAINN, 1 in every 6 women in the United States has been a victim of attempted or completed rape. Women (and men) who experience rape and other forms of sexual abuse are traumatized in ways where they lack the ability to trust, feel confident, or express emotions.
• Domestic violence – Victims of domestic violence and those who witness it are at increasingly alarming risk for experiencing trauma.
• Natural disasters – Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and flooding can pull the rug out from beneath an individual both literally and figuratively, leaving him or her feeling unstable, unsafe, and traumatized.

Other common types of traumatic events include combat, loss of a loved one, serious or long illness, neglect, abandonment, and emotional abuse.

How is Trauma Treated?

When an individual has experienced trauma and finds it difficult, if not impossible, to overcome the emotional upset he or she is experiencing, he or she likely needs to be treated so that recovery can be possible.

Experiencing a traumatic event can be life-altering in ways that cause an individual to no longer feel like themselves. However, there are several types of trauma treatment that can promote healthy recovery for these individuals.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy works to help pinpoint where the individual is within his or her trauma. Upon determining this, the therapist will work with the individual to help him or her release whatever it is that is holding him or her back from moving forward. Some of the ways in which a therapist does this is by considering the individual’s personal background (including his or her childhood), uncovering the meaning of the trauma, and learning about what the traumatic event has cost the individual.

Prolonged Exposure

Often the most uncomfortable for those who are suffering from the effects of trauma, prolonged exposure works to help an individual regain control of the situation by being continuously exposed to aspects of it. This form of trauma treatment allows individuals to engage with their traumatic event as opposed to running from it. Upon engagement, the therapist can help the individual change the narrative surrounding the event.

Other forms of trauma treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and group therapy.

Three Phases of Trauma Recovery In Charlotte

Our Trauma Recovery In Charlotte can be broken down into three phases:

• Phase I – Safety and Stabilization – At this time, individuals work to find ways to manage their emotions, soothe themselves, and determining what parts of their lives need recovery.
• Phase II – Remembrance and Mourning – Individuals are asked to process their trauma by labeling their emotions in an effort to bring meaning to their traumatic event, as well as to help grieve the event.
• Phase III – Reconnection and Integration – During this phase, individuals work to develop a new path forward for themselves that includes feeling empowered, self-aware, and positive.

Get Help Through Our Trauma Recovery In Charlotte

Traumatic events can be extremely painful to go through. In fact, many people have experienced more than one traumatic event in their lives, adding several layers to their recovery. However, regardless of what has traumatized you, there are options for you so that you can put your trauma in the past and move forward as a recovered, healthy individual.

At Harmony Recovery, we provide trauma treatment for those who a prepared to comb through their trauma in an effort to recover. We know just how demoralizing and distressing trauma can be, and to have to continue to live with these effects is nothing short of unfair.

If you are ready to address your trauma and begin a new journey, do not hesitate to reach out to us. We can help you through the process of our Trauma Recovery In Charlotte in ways that free you from the pain of those events so that you can live in peace.