In my therapy office in Kansas City, “trauma” can refer to an event, resulting stress, and/or long-term effects a person experiences. Assessing trauma involves asking questions about exposures to life-threatening events and their aftermath. ASSESSING TRAUMATIC EVENTS Traumatic experiences cause our brains to react emotionally and physiologically as if we are facing life-threatening danger. Our brains … Continue reading Trauma Assessment in Therapy
Relationship Reminders in Trauma Times
Lots of us are cooped up, at home with loved ones indefinitely. Many are also going out to work, introducing extra stress of safety and health concerns to our homes and relationships. Add kids being home, financial strain, and isolation from support networks and our relationships are up against a lot. HTC wants to provide … Continue reading Relationship Reminders in Trauma Times
