Trauma can be hard to define. We often think of war, abuse, accidents, or other significant incidents as trauma, but it can also result from complex, pervasive, and recurrent painful experiences. Getting an accurate assessment from a trauma informed therapist is an important first step.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence based practice that was developed specifically to treat trauma. It helps reduce the disturbance related to the trauma history, and replaces negative internalized messages with more helpful learning.
To learn more read here: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
Treatment is available for:
Physical, Verbal, Emotional, or Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
Religious Trauma
War, Genocide, or Persecution
Emotional or Physical Neglect
Traumatic Loss or Grief
Natural Disasters
Any other highly stressful or traumatic event not listed above.