TRAUMA COUNSELING

TRAUMA THERAPY

TRAUMA COUNSELING IN DENVER, CO


Trauma is the result of an emotional response to a tragic accident or event that one experiences. These events, such as abuse (physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect), natural disasters, and war, can create a multitude of symptoms that the body responses with. Trauma comes in all different sizes and has significant impact on the brain. Through trauma therapy and trauma counselling services, Creative Counseling Center helps adults, teens and children to process painful events as productively as possible.

EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA:

  • Shock, denial or disbelief
  • Anger, irritability and mood swings
  • Guilt, shame or self-blame
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Isolating or withdrawing from others
  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Confusion, or difficulty concentrating
  • Feeling disconnected or numb

THE PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA INCLUDE:

  • Shock, denial or disbelief
  • Anger, irritability and mood swings
  • Guilt, shame or self-blame
  • Anxiety and fear
  • Isolating or withdrawing from others
  • Feeling sad or hopeless
  • Confusion, or difficulty concentrating
  • Feeling disconnected or numb

POST-TRAUMA SELF CARE

Here are a few tips to take care of yourself after a trauma happens:


Take 5 deep slow breaths

Worry from a medical illness

Write down what’s making you angry…and rip it up

Substance use/abuse

Breathe in “calm,” breathe out “anger”

Massage your neck and shoulders

SCHEDULE A FREE PHONE CONSULTATION

If you or someone you know is going through a difficult time in their grieving process please contact us at 303.843.6000 or click the button below for a free initial phone consultation to determine if we can help you.

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