Trauma therapy is a type of therapy designed to assist individuals who have undergone any type of trauma — be it a physical, emotional, or mental trauma — and learn how to cope with the aftermath of what the situation has caused. Any type of experience that is traumatic in nature, such as divorce, sexual assault, robbery, or even a natural disaster, can cause a lot of ongoing distress — so much so that a life can be impacted daily.

This is where trauma therapy comes in. A trained counselor of trauma therapy will work with you or your loved one to deal with whatever occurrences have happened and will assist in creating coping skills to lead a more comfortable, normal life. Here are signs you or your loved one will benefit from trauma therapy.

Other personal lives/relationships are affected

If a recent or past trauma has affected the personal lives of those around you or someone else you know who has been affected by trauma, then it's time to consider trauma therapy. Trauma therapy can help you or your loved one relate to family, such as a spouse or children, in a better way and give them the quality attention and care they need to thrive. Your loved ones may not be able to understand the trauma you or another person has undergone, but when you get proper care and therapy from a trauma therapist, you can feel heard and in control and can learn to live with others and serve them well again.

Work and professional lives are affected

Trauma can cause fear and paranoia or can make a person feel lethargic, distracted, or just unable to continue in their daily tasks. If you are undergoing a response to a traumatic attack or know someone else who has, you know how difficult it can be to continue working and having a professional life when all you can think about is the weight of the trauma that has harmed you.

Emotional distress is not likely to ease on its own — not without therapy, treatments, and sometimes special medication to assist you. If you are unsure whether you or someone you love needs trauma therapy or not, call a trauma therapist for a quick consult. You can have a single session to see if trauma therapy can work for you. A few sessions might be needed to see results, however, so keep this in mind as you consider trauma therapy for your needs.

To learn more, contact a trauma therapist.