You see what Overcoming Trauma: Steps To Healing And Recovery
Following our conversation, he recommended therapy. The unwavering support of my family and friends has been crucial in my treatment journey. Remember to reach out to mental health experts for assistance, and I hope the resources I shared will help you in your recovery from trauma.
How to Heal From Trauma
Next, you'll want to find the right type of help for your situation. If therapy seems like the right step for you, you can look specifically for a trauma-informed therapist to ensure the therapist is able to work with trauma and provide you with the best possible service.
By Ariane Resnick, CNC
Updated on November 09, 2023
VeryWell MindRead MoreHealing isn't a competition
You may find it comforting to read stories about other people who experienced similar traumatic events.
And certainly, recovery narratives can offer some inspiration and help you feel less alone. That said, try to avoid the temptation to use someone else's story as a measuring stick to judge your own journey.
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By Emily Swaim on May 25, 2022
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Recovery happens in stages
Trauma isn’t something you can just “get over” with a snap of your fingers. Recovery, as a general rule, involves a number of tasks to work through, and you can’t really skip any of these.
According to the Extended Transformational Model, trauma recovery happens in five stages.
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By Emily Swaim on May 25, 2022
HealthLineRead MoreRecovery involves your whole self
Trauma doesn't happen in a vacuum, and neither does healing.
Say you've survived a sexual assault. A range of factors, like your gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation, and religion, can influence how you respond to that trauma. Trauma care programs should always take those parts of your identity into account.
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Post-traumatic growth is possible
Post-traumatic growth describes any positive changes in your life that stem from trauma recovery.
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By Emily Swaim on May 25, 2022
HealthLineRead MoreSelf-care can become an act of resistance
Society, as a whole, doesn't always have patience with the healing process. During your recovery journey, you may encounter people who tell you to “move on” from your trauma or “just get over it already” and return to the status quo. Of course, this advice often better serves their needs than yours.
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By Emily Swaim on May 25, 2022
HealthLineRead MoreYou have options for community support
For many people, social support makes up a vital part of recovery from trauma. Many trauma survivors have found that bonds with family, romantic partners, and friends deepen as they begin the vulnerable process of recovery.
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By Emily Swaim on May 25, 2022
HeathLineRead MoreTrauma-informed therapy can help
Support from a mental health professional, particularly a trauma-informed therapist, can often have benefit as you work toward healing.
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