As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we are excited to talk more about how therapy can benefit you. No matter your age or background, therapy has both short and long-term benefits that go far beyond treating a mental illness. Speaking with a licensed therapist can help you cope with stressors, goals, past trauma, and various other aspects of your everyday experience. There are many different types and techniques used in therapy, but they all share the same goal of helping to improve your life. This week, we will be exploring a few of the benefits you could experience through talk therapy. Read on to learn more.
Trauma
Ten Questions to Ask When Choosing a Trauma- Informed Therapist
Not all therapists are trauma-informed therapists. Seeing the wrong therapist when trying to work through trauma could be harmful to your recovery. When choosing a therapist who uses trauma- informed techniques in their practice, consider these ten questions to help you make an informed decision.
What is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
Trauma informed therapy involves tailoring interventions in the context of an individual’s trauma history. It is a beneficial modality for working with anyone who has experienced trauma throughout their life– whether as a child or an adult. Therapists use this technique as a lens through which to view clients, considering the impact trauma has had on an individual’s behavior and emotions.
Resources for Individuals Who Self Harm
For individuals who self harm, the first step to recovery is recognizing that you want to stop. If you are not yet ready to stop, do not be discouraged. There are plenty of ways to begin gaining control over your self- injuring behaviors by first setting boundaries around when and how often you hurt yourself. For many, the recovery process is often long and fraught with significant ups and downs. The following information provides a brief overview of a few ways individuals who self harm can begin working towards healing.
Complex PTSD: What Is It and What Causes It?
When we think of PTSD, we often associate it with a single, life-altering event: a tragic accident, a violent encounter with a criminal, or a natural disaster. Complex PTSD, sometimes called C-PTSD, occurs in response to repeated exposure to abuse or trauma.
4 Common Signs of Trauma Bonding
What happens when the person you love is also someone who won’t stop hurting you? A trauma bond is formed when an abused person forms an intense personal attachment to the person who abuses them.
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