What Trauma Therapy Is and Isn’t

February 12, 2024

According to the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles, roughly 70% of adults will experience some type of traumatic experience at least once in their lives. It’s important to address the effects of trauma with trauma therapy sooner, rather than later. If left untreated or prolonged extensively, more significant mental health issues could develop.

Trauma Therapy Goals

Obviously, not everyone encounters the same traumatic experiences, nor are all reactions the same to the same or similar events. As such, approaches to therapy and the trauma therapy goals will vary depending on your unique circumstances. The list below touches on some of the general goals trauma therapists help you work toward.

• Coming to terms with the reality of your traumatic experience and teaching you coping skills to manage that reality effectively
• Gain focus and perspective on your present life, not the past
• Help you regain feeling of control over your life
• Increase participation in activities of daily living that may have been affected by your trauma
• Overall decrease or eliminate the symptoms you are experiencing stemming from your traumatic event

Types of Therapy and Who is Affected

Humans of all ages are susceptible to trauma. Although there are categories of therapy approaches, therapy for younger clients will differ from that for adults. Let’s take a brief look at some of the more common trauma therapy approaches. 

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Transforming negative thought patterns into habits of positive thinking
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Intertwining memories with sound or movement
• Relaxation and Mindfulness Training
• Family Therapy

Get Trauma Therapy Today at Gryzbek Therapy

Don’t leave your trauma untreated. Start your mental health journey in Naperville, IL with the experts at Gryzbek Therapy. Our counselors have the training and experience to help you gain the coping skills you need to live your best life. For more information on the treatment approaches mentioned above or to schedule a consultation, contact us today.