Trauma is a universal experience, yet something few people want to talk about. There are many misunderstandings regarding trauma – what it is, what impact it has, what to do about it, and the list goes on. Here are five common myths I hear in my counseling practice:...
Trauma can have a profound affect on an individual’s brain, body, emotions, and soul. Unfortunately, the impact often last much longer than the initial feelings and physical sensations such as fear, sadness, shortness of breath, and a heart that feels as though it may...
From a clinical perspective, trauma is an overwhelming negative event that changes how a person feels and interacts with the world. From a personal perspective, however, trauma can be more difficult to define. Most would agree that physical and sexual abuse are forms...
