Trauma Focused Therapy

Trauma Focused Therapy is an evidence-based practice for individuals that have experienced some type of trauma in their life.  Trauma is when something terrible happens that makes a person feel scared, afraid, and helpless.   Some examples of traumatic events include:
  • Childhood neglect
  • Physical  abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Death of parent or loved one
  • Seeing violence against others
  • Natural disasters such as tornado, fire or hurricane
  • School Violence
Trauma can often lead to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Common symptoms of PTSD include:
  • Constantly thinking about what happened
  • Avoiding things that remind them of what happened
  • Feeling worried, anxious, or angry a lot of the time
  • Nightmares/night terrors
  • Changes in Behavior
  • Physical symptoms of illness (such as headaches, stomach pains)
  • Flashbacks or feeling as if the trauma is happening again
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Depression
Trauma focused therapy provides individuals a safe place to talk about the event and help them overcome their anxiety and fear.  In therapy, we teach skills on how to handle troubling emotions connected to the trauma as well as ways to reduce the anxiety, fear, memories, and nightmares that often occur after a traumatic experience.

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