Trauma affects us in various ways.
Sometimes this process is conscious and sometimes it is unconscious.
This article explores the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of unresolved trauma.
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Judith Zackson, PhD
The problem is that buried trauma doesn’t go away.
It remains and continues to grow, until ultimately, it surfaces in unexpected and disproportionate ways.
Every new experience is tainted by the past, as if the trauma is still happening.
Dr. Zackson notes that unresolved trauma can also be passed down generations to ones children and grandchildren.
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The clinician carefully and safely opens this ‘box,’ allowing patients to become aware of their experiences.
The clinician works with the patient to develop a perspective on and integrate their inner experiences into their life.
There is no specific time frame for recovery from unresolved trauma.
They can look back on their traumatic experience and learn that they are stronger than they ever imagined.
With a strong mentality and supportive environment, they can transform trauma and pain into resilience and growth.
Find out which option is the best for you.
Otherwise, it may have detrimental effects on several aspects of your life.
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