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This May Be You
Did you know...
75% of all mental illness start by the age of 24.
The average amount of time young people wait before getting help is 6-8 years yet.
70-90% individuals report improved quality of life after receiving support or treatment.
Dealing with Trauma
As a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist I know we all experience some level of trauma over time.
Trauma can be defined as an event that falls outside the range of usual human experience that causes distress. Trauma can be grouped into two types:
1. Big T- is an event is one that most people would consider traumatic, such as a natural disaster or unexpected loss of a loved one.
2. Little T- is an event is one experienced as traumatic at a personal level, such as the loss of a pet or relationship breakup.
These are some common ways our body responds to trauma:
1. Freeze- your body stops to heighten awareness of whats going on around you.
2. Flight- Muscles tense up and body readies itself for fleeing because it senses a threat.
3. Fight- Wanting to confront the situation or perpetrator. Heart may increase as you attempt to counteract the danger.
If you are currently struggling through a traumatic experience or if you carry the hurt from a past traumatic experience please contact me as we can explore ways to heal from your past or present trauma.
Stressed?
According to American Psychological Association's 2012 Stress in America survey, stress keeps more than 40% of adults lying awake at night.
Learning to manage stress is a crucial life skill to develop. If you or someone you know needs help with this, please contact me and I would be glad to assist.
Love: Make it Matter
Showing love to those we care for is important.
Find ways to learn others love language so you can have a bigger impact in ways that make them really feel special.
What is your love language?