Psychological trauma occurs as the result of an extraordinarily stressful event that diminishes or destroys your sense of security and involves a threat to life or safety. Traumatic experiences exceed your ability to cope, and your ability to integrate emotions involved with the experience. Psychological trauma can cause you to feel helpless and leave you struggling with upsetting emotions, memories, and anxiety. It can also leave you feeling numb, disconnected, and unable to trust others. When bad things happen, it can take time to get over the pain and feel safe again. Whether the trauma happened years ago or yesterday, you CAN make healing changes and move forward with your life!

As a Licensed Psychologist and Neuropsychologist, I have 25 years of experience working with individuals affected by trauma.  I am also a trauma survivor. Helping others heal has been a central focus of my therapeutic work.

Recovery from trauma is an individual process and will and look different for everyone. In today’s episode, I walk you through the four primary stages of recovery, and illustrate the steps you can take on the path to healing.