Trauma is unfortunately all too common. Some studies suggest that almost 70% of adults will experience a severe trauma in their lifetime. For most of us, the problem is not "if" but "when." Many of us need help along the way. We are not meant to carry the burden of a broken world on our own.
Many people in Canberra experience trauma as a result of the particularly high-demand jobs that exist in this city. As a result, there are some wonderful trauma counselling options in Canberra. Other people like us have "been there and done that" with many of these services. So, let's save you a little time and heartache by helping you navigate some of the options that we have used.
What is Trauma Counselling?
Trauma counselling is a specialized form of talk therapy that is focused on helping patients process and find ways to heal from trauma. After all, not just any kind of therapy is likely to fit the bill. In fact, in most cases, it’s not even going to be iterations of general counselling – i.e., counselling that is ideal for many who have "general" mental health problems.
No, trauma counselling is designed to impact what, for some patients, might spell life-altering and all-too-literal "alterations." In this context, typical approaches such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and cognitive-behavioral therapy mean to help those affected by exposure to genuinely terrible things (who then need a way to "overcome" those situations).
Address the root causes of mental health problems. These aren’t look-to-find counselling sessions – not when you consider the fact that they are often designed to focus on fixing-PTSD issues, although they are there to help "overcome" with anxiety and (depression), too.
Overcoming Stigma Around Seeking Help
A lot of people have misconceptions of what counselling and mental health are. Some may think if someone is seeking help they may be 'weak,' or that therapy is only for people who 'really' have issues. However, counselling is a great place for... anyone just trying to get through life. In a counselling environment, it is a great opportunity to dispel the myths for your clients. As the saying goes, when you know better, you do better.
Counselling is a great journey. You are addressing personal power and... well, there are just so many metaphors that can play into that construct. Be able to bounce back from things that once had you down. A great place to practice the 'okay' you are going to use to get past whatever is not going well in life. Once you have the okay worked out, it’ll save an inordinate amount of time in the future as a go-to.
The key benefits of trauma counselling are to develop personal strategies to enable you to process what happened, as well as emotional regulation, and how to re-establish your own sense of safety and trust. Take things at your own pace and in your own time to explore – in dialogue, and with professional guidance – what trauma has done to you and to your life.