: TRIGGERS, HEALING AND ADVOCACY TRAUMA IS THE RESPONSE TO A DEEPLY DISTRESSING OR DISTURBING EVENT THAT OVERWHELMS AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO COPE, CAUSES FEELINGS OF HELPLESSNESS, DIMINISHES THEIR SENSE OF SELF AND THEIR ABILITY TO FEEL THE FULL RANGE OF EMOTIONS AND EXPERIENCES. What is ...
I have read quite a few of your posts here and I would suggest some of you see a psychologist for an assessment on post traumatic stress - especially those of you who are 'triggered' into your tics by various types of stimuli. It's really important to address and early trauma - somet...
These impacts included self-blame, grief, loss (i.e., of one’s childhood and loss of the offending parent), trauma, and mistrust. It is important to reiterate that research suggests that females who engage in CSAM offenses are often the child’s mother. For example, Bickart et al. (...
A particular event may trigger some people, while a certain type of person or situation may trigger others. If you're not sure what your triggers are, it can be helpful to keep a journal so you can identify patterns. 4. Work with a professional Trauma responses are complex. If you find...
What are signs of Trauma and Abuse in children and teens? Reactions to trauma can occur immediately or some time after the event. Reactions differ in severity and cover a wide range of behaviors and responses. At different ages and developmental levels you may see the following signs of a re...
There are other ways that children are traumatized. Some children have to take care of their siblings because of absent parents, and some children don’t know where their next meal will come from because their families can’t afford basic needs. Such trauma is cumulative and can carry...
Some people may associate the word "abuse" with physical violence. However, there are several forms of abuse that people can experience without physical signs, including mental or emotional abuse. If you're unsure of what mental abuse looks like, you might struggle to recognize when it's happe...
Although many of the basic principles of a trauma-informed response are similar across different forms of violence against women, it is increasingly recognised that responses need to be tailored to the individual needs of survivors. Qualitative research strongly suggests that the dynamics and context ...
Hyper-independence can develop in response to trauma for various reasons. Not everyone who experiences a trauma will have the same trauma responses, and in fact, some people begin to believe that they are incapable of independence as a result of their trauma.4 Feeling Undeserving of Social Suppo...
If you are experiencing the effects of intergenerational trauma, please know that therapy can be a helpful tool to help you overcome and navigate trauma responses. A therapist can also teach you healthy coping mechanisms that you can employ if you encounter a trigger. Please remember that you ar...