Do you feel numb, disconnected, and can't trust people anymore? Something stops you whenever you want to live your life confidently; disturbing thoughts are always there, constantly attacking your peace. Nightmares, upsetting memories, dreams keep disturbing you and don’t let you live a happy life! This could be a sign of trauma. What is trauma, how does it happen? Are you traumatized? This guide will help you answer all the questions and also provide an effective solution.

What Is Trauma? And How Does It Happen?

Any emotional or psychological stress that shatters your hopes affects your confidence or makes you feel unsafe in the world could be a trauma. Traumatic stress last-longer than daily life stress; for instance, not reaching on time at the airport could be stressful, but not traumatic because you will forget about it. But, any life event, such as childhood abuse, can hijack your memory resulting in flashbacks, nightmares, and upsetting thoughts. The below-mentioned points could be the potential reasons for trauma.

·        Life events

Have you faced accidents, attacks, injury, or any unexpected situation in life? Sometimes these events become indelible from memory and restrict your involvement in life. These are the potential reasons for trauma.

·        Constant threats

If you live in a crime-ridden neighborhood or battle a life-threatening disease, these situations can produce constant threats leading to a traumatic experience. The feeling can sit inside you for a long time even when the threat is not anymore.

·        Loss and abuse

Sometimes people are not over the loss of loved ones, and they grapple with this thought daily. Many people also experience childhood abuse or a tense relationship, leading to a traumatic experience.

If you have faced any of the above situations and feel traumatized, you may need trauma therapy from a certified trauma therapist in Phoenix, AZ. 

Individual counseling sessions

If you have recognized the sign of trauma in you or in someone you know, it’s time to take the first step. Bolstering Life Counseling provides individual counseling in Phoenix, Arizona. We are specialized in EMDR therapy for trauma; it is unlike talk therapy, as you don't have to give every detail of your traumatic experience. With EMDR therapy, you can learn various coping skills to tackle any overwhelming situation in life.

Bolstering Life Counseling provides counseling therapy for trauma, anxiety, depression through EMDR and other therapy methods. You can meet us in person in Phoenix or on online counseling.