This week we focused on the symptoms of trauma. We highlighted common symptoms and also more specific ones that dealt with PTSD. Below is a Ted Talk by Gina Heumann that highlights childhood trauma and how it affects EVERYONE. Below is the link to the Ted Talk, and as said in the first blog post for this week if you...[ read more ]

The NHS has an amazing article called "Symptoms- Post-traumatic stress disorder". This is more of a scholarly article, but it focuses more on the specific symptoms that come from trauma and goes more in-depth into what these symptoms are like for those experiencing it! https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/symptoms/

In this week's installment of "Understanding Trauma," we will focus on the symptoms of trauma. Below is a list of symptoms of trauma created by Healthline. This will help to highlight some of the major physical and mental symptoms of trauma. Emotional & psychological symptoms: Shock, denial, or disbelief Confusion, difficulty concentrating Anger, irritability, mood swings Anxiety and fear Guilt,...[ read more ]

Below is an article by Psych Guide that focuses on symptoms and causes and effects of trauma. This is an amazing article to help better understand the causes of trauma! Check out the article below to get a more informed view on trauma and how to tackle it in your life and others! https://www.psychguides.com/trauma/

As I stated in the previous blog post we talked about the causes of trauma from a psychodynamic standpoint. Below is an infographic that gives a basic overview of biological factors that are considered risk factors of Trauma.

TIn this part of the understanding trauma series, we will touch upon what causes trauma. There is no clear-cut definition of what causes trauma, two different people can go through the same "life-changing" event and end with completely different outcomes. What moments and events in our lives that turn out to be traumatic usually depend on multiple factors surrounding the...[ read more ]

In the Ted Talk found below Burke Harris touches upon not only what trauma is but how it has lasting effects. I wanted to share this video with everyone to show why it is so important to seek help when you have gone through trauma especially if you have trauma that has not been properly dealt with. The truth about...[ read more ]

As defined by the American Psychological Association trauma is "an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea." Though trauma can be dealt with this is not something anyone...[ read more ]

For many trauma alone is a person's reason for seeking mental health advice. Trauma has profound and lasting effects on its victims and without proper coping skills can grow harder to treat and deal with. In this series, we will go into details on what trauma is how it affects yourself and others, and how to combat it. Though trauma...[ read more ]

August is the start of a new school year. For so many of us, we are seeing ourselves or loved ones going back to classes both virtually and in person. For many, this can be quite a struggle, especially with COVID still being a very real factor in many of our lives. For this blog post, I am sharing an...[ read more ]