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Trauma

Most of us recognize trauma: those shocking and startling events that leave a lasting effect. Certain traumas may come to mind. Perhaps childhood trauma, like sexual, physical, mental or emotional abuse. Or sexual assault. Or the effects of combat on soldiers or veterans. And then there are traumas like motor vehicle accidents, natural disasters, and the complicated grief over an unexpected death. The reality is anything that your brain does not have an adequate frame of reference to make sense of or anything that overwhelms your body’s natural defenses can be traumatic.

While therapy cannot change the traumatic event or loss that happened, it can help you and other family members to better manage and be aware of the effects of trauma and grief. It can also help heal the issues that arise in their wake.

The Effects of Unresolved Trauma and Grief

Unprocessed trauma and loss have a way of paralyzing an individual and affecting not only emotions, but also mind, body, and spirit. Images, beliefs, emotions and body sensations that were once experienced during a disturbing event can become frozen within an individual. These frozen sensory memories associated with the trauma or loss can disrupt the quality of one’s life in the form of intrusive thoughts, emotional distress, flashbacks and intense physiological responses. These are common symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Feelings of shame, self-blame, distrust, grief, and being all alone are also common.

Unresolved trauma and loss, whether from childhood or adulthood, is a disorder of incompletion, where an individual’s body and emotions respond as if the event still is taking place currently. Therefore, regulation and calming of the individual’s mind, body, and spirit need to occur.

Complications And Symptoms

The pain and discomfort of unresolved trauma, abuse and loss can be intense. In an attempt to find relief, individuals can often find themselves engaged in self-destructive behavior as a way to cope. Or they find themselves in the same situations over and over. Complications and symptoms may include any or all of the following:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety and Fear
  • Social Isolation and Phobias
  • Relationship Struggles
  • Anger Outbursts
  • Addictions
  • Eating Disorders
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexual Compulsivity
  • Spiritual Numbness
  • Faith Concerns
  • Chronic Pain
  • Muscle Tenseness
  • Self-Injury
  • Sleep Disturbances

Life Care Wellness specializes in the treatment of trauma. Our therapists are trained in well-researched, trauma-specific therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Somatic Experiencing (SE). We also offer Mindfulness and Yoga Therapies that can help diminish PTSD symptoms as you are healing. Contact us to begin your healing today.

For More Information

Married to Someone with Childhood Trauma? How it Affects Relationships

How to Open Up to a Therapist About Trauma

How Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting Styles

How to Release Trauma Trapped in the Body

Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Healing

 

 

 

Call (630) 423-5935 for more information or to set up an appointment.

Life Care Wellness | 800 Roosevelt Rd, Building C, Suite 206, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Serving West Chicagoland including Winfield, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Downers Grove and Elmhurst.

Life Care Wellness | 5408 N. Long Avenue, Chicago, Illinios
Serving Jefferson Park, Lincolnwood, Edgebrook, North Park, Albany Park, Harwood Heights, Norwood Park and the near North suburbs including Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie and Evanston.

Life Care Wellness | 1958 Aberdeen Ct, Sycamore, Illinois
Serving DeKalb and Northern Illinois University area along with Cortland, Genoa, Maple Park, Kingston, Burlington, Hampshire, Malta, Kirkland, and Elburn.

Our Glen Ellyn Office Has Moved!

To serve you better with even more space, we have moved to a new building just a few blocks away. Our new Glen Ellyn location in the Glen Hill North office park is:

800 Roosevelt, Bldg C, Suite 206

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

 

COVID Safety Update

All Life Care Wellness facilities are currently operating with added safety precautions. We also continue to provide telehealth opportunities for those who prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home.

Our Specialties

  • Trauma & Grief Counseling
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Anxiety & Depression Counseling
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Yoga Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Therapy for Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Pharmacotherapy

Services

  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Child & Adolescent Therapy
  • Mediation
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Life Care Wellness
800 Roosevelt, Bldg C, Suite 206
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Second Location:
5408 N. Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Third Location:
1958 Aberdeen Ct, Sycamore, IL 60178

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