COUNSELLING FOR
TRAUMA

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TRAUMA
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Trauma can be debilitating, impacting
your emotions, relationships, and daily
life—

The process of counselling for trauma provides

a path to healing by offering a safe space to
process your experiences, develop
coping strategies, and
rebuild your
sense of self

Through compassionate support and
evidence-based techniques, counselling
helps you address the root causes of
trauma, manage overwhelming feelings,
and
regain control over your life,
empowering you to move forward with
confidence and resilience

Trauma experiences are deeply PERSONAL and

HEALING is possible

what is trauma

Trauma can be broadly defined as a psychological injury or wound that occurs as a result of experiencing a singular or a series of events that overwhelms an individual’s capacity to cope

various types of trauma

acute trauma

A single, intense, unexpected event that is overwhelming.

  • car accident
  • natural disaster
  • sudden assault

chronic trauma

Repeated and prolonged exposure to stressful events.

  • ongoing abuse
  • consistent community violence
  • long-term bullying

complex trauma

multiple traumatic events, often prolonged, and of an invasive or interpersonal nature

  • abuse or neglect
  • long-term exposure to domestic violence

developmental trauma

cumulative exposure during critical developmental stages, especially in childhood.

adverse experiences such as neglect/abuse that disrupts normal development and attachment processes

what is ptsd

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is a condition that can develop after a person experienced or witnessed a particularly traumatic event.
 
It is charactersied by persistent and intrusive symptoms that perists for more than a month after the traumatic event that significantly impact a person’s daily life and well-being.

SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA

symptoms of trauma
can vary depending
on the individual


each type of trauma
may have different
psychological and
emotional
implications

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chart showing various trauma symptoms

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YOU CAN TRUST

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Self assessment tools

These tools can help individuals gauge their trauma-related symptoms and experiences, providing a foundation for seeking further support or professional help if needed.

The self-assessment tools provided for evaluating trauma can offer insights into your experiences and symptoms, but they are intended for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

If you are experiencing significant distress, mental health challenges, or have concerns about your well-being, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional.

These tools may evoke strong emotions or memories; therefore, it is recommended that you complete them in a safe and supportive environment.

Your mental health is important.

self assessment questionnaire for trauma
TSQ Scale
self assessment questionnaire for trauma
IES Scale
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