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 7 Ways To Avoid Re-Traumatizing A Trauma Victim

This is a great read--whether you work with clients that have had trauma, whether someone you love suffers from trauma and you wish to help or if you, yourself are struggling. I wish I could get everyone out there to read and understand this article.  One of my biggest pet peeves is when the insurance company or crisis tries to jump up client hours when the reality is, more therapy isn't the answer for all people.  Often, trauma victims have to go at their own pace and they won't get better faster simply because they have more hours.

"Trauma affects every part of who we are – our brain, our health, our emotions, our worldview, our ability to cope, our social connections and ability to socialize, our ability to heal, etc. You cannot rush healing, no matter how long ago the trauma happened. The body, emotions, and mind often goes through a grieving and loss period which often includes symptoms of fear and anxiety. Once this period ends (or becomes more tolerable for the victim), other symptoms might arise or one’s viewpoint might change. Behaviors and moods change as well. Trauma is not easy to deal with."