Healing is possible. The effects of trauma don’t have to be lifelong. As we start to heal, our nervous systems regain the ability to achieve balance and rest. About the Author Kara Ashley-Gilmore believes in the use of our innate creativity for our wellness and healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Provisional Somatic Experiencing…
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Unmet Needs
Have you read, “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents”? Dr. Gibson explains that when we’ve been trained to discount our feelings, we’ll feel guilty for complaining if everything seems to look fine on the outside. I want to get better at trusting myself to know when I’m emotionally satisfied, to trust myself to know when something is missing, and to…
Effects of Trauma
The effects of trauma are profound. A healthy nervous system can move both into and out of fight/flight as activation increases or decreases.
Types of Traumatic Events
In today’s post, I have broken down the various types of traumatic events and provided a few examples to help clarify these terms.
Definition of Trauma
When we talk about trauma, we are referring to what happens within our bodies during and after the event–not the particular event itself.
Vicarious Trauma & the Media
Vicarious trauma, or secondary trauma, is indirect exposure to a traumatic event through a first-hand account or narrative of that event. Vicarious trauma is often used in reference to caregivers and healing professionals, but we’re seeing more vicarious or secondary trauma reactions in the general public, from viewing violent or horrific videos online. A discussion was prompted in our…