Why do I want to have a trauma?

Sometimes people with trauma want to feel in control of their emotions or actions but find it very difficult. They may find they live with regret over things they have done, even though they know they made the right choice.

Is it normal to think about trauma?

People often “re-experience” the traumatic event. For example, you may have unwanted thoughts of the trauma and find yourself unable to get rid of them. Some people have flashbacks, or very vivid images, which can feel as if the trauma is occurring again. Nightmares are also common.

Can trauma be a good thing?

Trauma can also be a powerful force for positive change. Studies have found that more than half of all trauma survivors report positive change—far more than report the much better-known post-traumatic stress disorder. Post-traumatic growth can be transformative. Post-traumatic growth can be powerful.

Does Childhood trauma make you stronger?

Trauma, obstacles and adversity are not only a fact of life, they’re how people grow stronger. It’s estimated that 90\% of people who experience adversity also experience some form of personal growth in the following months and years.

What is Trauma Informed Care and why is it important?

Trauma-informed care is based on the understanding that many clients have suffered traumatic experiences, and the provider is responsible for being sensitive to this fact, regardless of whether a person is being treated specifically for the trauma (Huckshorn & Lebel, 2013).

Why is it important to talk about past trauma?

Discussing past traumas is vital to recovery. As humans, many of us loathe the idea of talking about the worst things that have happened to us. Discussing a painful experience can feel humiliating or terrifying.

How does trauma affect people’s lives?

People work hard to make sense of it and to re-evaluate what’s important to them. Often, trauma sharpens our sense of purpose, reminds us to focus on our family or community, or sets us on a mission to give back, appreciate life, or realize our own strength and resilience.

How do you help a child with a traumatic event?

1 Create an environment that allows acknowledgment of the traumatic event (s). 2 Discuss their initial recall or first suspicion that they were having a traumatic response. 3 Become educated on delayed trauma responses. 4 Draw a connection between the trauma and presenting trauma-related symptoms. 5 Create a safe environment.