Trauma results from exposure to an event or events that a person finds emotionally disturbing or life-threatening. This experience overwhelms the individual’s ability to cope and can cause lasting adverse effects on their mental, physical, emotional and/or spiritual well-being.
Traumatic events can happen at any age and cause long-lasting harm; the effects may be revealed quickly or years afterward. However, not everyone who experiences a stressful event will develop trauma; everyone reacts differently.
People affected by trauma may develop unhealthy coping mechanisms like unhealthy eating or substance use to help alleviate the emotional and/or physical pain they feel.
Trauma also impacts relationships. Being exposed to a traumatic event may cause someone to feel unsafe, betrayed and/or have difficulty trusting others. Connection with others is key to a healthy mindset. Therefore, these unhealthy beliefs about relationships can lead to heightened negative emotions and put trauma survivors at risk for other mental health conditions.
WJW Counselling provides effective and evidence-based treatment to people of all genders and ages to help them cope and move past trauma. Including EMDR for Adults and Youth.
