Trauma and PTSD therapists in Peace River, Alberta AB, Canada CA
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Trauma and PTSD
Trudi Jane Wyatt
Psychologist, MA, Registered Provisional Psychologist (AB), RP (ON), CT, CCC, CCTP
Trauma is often viewed as an “event” or “experience” like a terrible accident, abuse, a disaster, a death, etc. And it is a common view that the event or experience has to be considered “big” like these examples. And while such events and experiences can definitely be traumatic, other views expand on this, such as with the thinking that:
>Trauma is not an event or an experience as such, it’s what’s stored in the brain and the body. (There is a book called “The Body Keeps the Score” by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk describing this.)
>“Traumatic experiences” don’t have to be so “big”, and what is traumatic for you might not be traumatic for someone else, depending on things like if someone is more sensitive than someone else.
Also, sometimes events enacted, witnessed, or experienced can be impactful because they run counter to your sense of morality and ethics, and these can be difficult to recover from too.
While some people spontaneously recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends, others may suffer from effects of lasting trauma, which can vary greatly from person to person but might include living with deep emotional pain, avoiding reminders of the event or experience, feeling depressed or nervous, feeling like the event is still happening, feeling very angry or guilty, having difficulty sleeping, judgments of self or others, or other effects, long after the actual experience has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a counsellor can often be helpful in lessening the impact of the event or events on your life in the here and now, such as by helping you find healthy ways to cope with the lingering effects of the trauma, though certainly the road can sometimes be difficult.
If you feel you are living with the effects of trauma and are wanting a more satisfying and values-directed life, I might be able to assist.
15 Years Experience
Online in Peace River, Alberta
Trauma and PTSD
Kim Silverthorn - Tacit Knowledge
Counsellor/Therapist, B.A., R.P.C., M.P.C.C., C.T.
Tacit is very experienced with clients who are struggling with Trauma and PTSD Issues - she uses an eclectic approach to ensuring the clients needs can be well met with a variety of tools/strategies that best meet the individual need.
34 Years Experience
Online in Peace River, Alberta
Trauma and PTSD
Diane McLeaghn
Counsellor/Therapist, BA, MA, RPC
Trauma informed therapy including EMDR, Somatic and Hypnotherapy for effective resolution.
24 Years Experience
Online in Peace River, Alberta
Trauma and PTSD
Broken Gold Counseling, Ltd.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MACP, MSW, RCSW
My primary work with trauma and PTSD is through accelerated resolution therapy (ART) which must be done in person. However, talk therapy can also be quite effective for trauma and PTSD and can be offered virtually in most cases.
11 Years Experience
Online in Peace River, Alberta
Trauma and PTSD
Lorna Barnes, Oak Tree Counselling
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CT, CPC
Trauma is usually caused when our needs are not met or we experience a disruption in our lives which has made us feel unsafe or insecure. Looking at the root cause of our trauma helps clients to understand how they have responded to traumatic experiences in their lives. I work toward building safety, emotional regulation, boundaries, self-confidence, coping skills, forgiveness and supports.
21 Years Experience
Online in Peace River, Alberta