Childhood Trauma

 

When you have endured prolonged and repeated childhood trauma, in one or more ways, it is called COMPLEX TRAUMA. The resulting cluster of symptoms is called COMPLEX PTSD.

If, as a child, you were exposed to repeated or ongoing trauma you may experience:

*Difficulty with relationships

*Depression and/or anxiety

*Difficulty with trust

*Health issues

*Low self esteem

*High levels of stress

Perhaps you grew up with emotional, physical or sexual abuse or neglect, or lived in a household effected by substance abuse or mental illness. Maybe you were viewed as “different” and ignored or severely mistreated. You adapted to very difficult circumstances over a long period of time. You have shown great strength and resilience.

I will bring my whole self to provide a safe and supportive space for you to discover yourself – not the you on continual high alert, but the you that can just be.

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Just like this fern, you can find safety and uncurl, reaching out to the joy of life that awaits you.

 

 

When you have endured prolonged and repeated childhood trauma, in one or more ways, it is called COMPLEX TRAUMA.  The resulting cluster of symptoms is called COMPLEX PTSD.

If, as a child, you were exposed to ongoing trauma or distress you may experience:

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Difficulty with relationships

Depression and/or anxiety

Trust issues

Health problems

Low self esteem

High levels of stress

Did you grow up with emotional, physical or sexual abuse, or neglect? Did you live in a household effected by substance abuse or mental illness? Were you seen as “different” and consequently ignored or mistreated? If so, you adapted to very difficult circumstances over a long period of time. You have shown extraordinary strength and resilience.

I will provide a safe and supportive space for you to discover yourself – not the you on continual high alert, but the you that can simply be.

Just like the fern above, you can find safety and uncurl, reaching out to the joy of life that awaits you.

 

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resources

For more information on Complex Trauma & Complex PTSD :

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

To read more about the effects of complex trauma click here.

Read Recognizing Complex Trauma on Psychology Today