“It’s not what happens to you, it’s what happens inside of you as a result of what happened to you.”
-Dr. Gabor Maté
Trauma is damage to the psyche that is sustained after experiencing or witnessing an extremely distressing or frightening event.
It can result in changes in coping, functioning, and wellbeing, and can leave you feeling hyper-alert and unable to relax. Many people with trauma have an inability to feel safe and secure, and a trauma focused therapist in Alberta is trained to help guide them through these challenges.
Trauma is an invisible condition that can impact all areas of your life. Family, friends and coworkers may notice that you are not as present as you used to be, and you may appear distant, disengaged, and easily frightened.
Furthermore, there are many different types of trauma that an individual can experience, such as developmental trauma, vicarious trauma, and intergenerational trauma.
Some of the symptoms of PTSD include:
There are three evidence-based approaches that have shown to be effective in treating PTSD, which includes Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Mission Hill Psychology provides treatment for trauma and PTSD across Alberta using EMDR – is a brain and body-based treatment that integrates traumatic memories into a more complete (adaptive) neural network that results in less distress and improvement in functioning.
These new networks are thought to facilitate insight, learning, growth, and elimination of the distress associated with memories of the traumatic event(s).
EMDR can be a stand-alone treatment, or it can be combined into a treatment plan.
Trauma happens when something very disturbing in your life happens, which can change how you feel and think. It could be a big event, like an accident, or lots of smaller ones, like bullying. Trauma can make daily life feel overwhelming.
At Mission Hill Psychology, I use evidence based strategies to help you recover from trauma, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Trauma can affect you in different ways:
At my therapy clinic, I understand these challenges and provide comprehensive mental health care to help you recover.
There are many ways to treat trauma and feel better:
Dr. Farrell, a trauma specialist, specializes in treating work-related stress, burnout syndrome, anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. She follows best practice, evidence-based psychotherapy while incorporating a holistic approach that nurtures both mind and body. Her therapy is highly tailored, utilizing specialized techniques, skills, and tools carefully selected to meet your individual needs and support you in achieving the best possible outcomes.
Take the first step toward getting the real help you deserve.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation to meet Dr. Farrell!
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