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Trauma therapy is aform of therapythat can help you deal with the emotional response triggered by a traumatic event.
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Types of Trauma Therapy
There are multiple types of therapy that can help treat trauma.
She notes that both treatments work well in-person as well as online.
Techniques
The techniques used to treat trauma can vary depending on the key in of therapy.
Workman outlines some techniques your therapist might employ.
Workman says therapy can help you confront the trauma memory and overcome your fears.
Trauma therapy can help equip you with the confidence andcoping skillsyou need to function.
I am still a good person even if something bad happened to me.
She says an example would be being blamed or verbally abused after disclosing a trauma.
Therapy can helpvalidateyour experiences and offer the understanding and acceptance you should probably start healing.
These benefits were sustained even six months after the treatment was completed.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
You may also have headaches, nausea, flashbacks, and unpredictable emotions.
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