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🌟 The Power of Support in Overcoming Trauma 🌟 When someone experiences trauma but has immediate support, safety, and understanding, they often avoid long-term impacts like PTSD or chronic conditions. 💪❤️ Having people to talk to, feeling seen and heard, and being able to process the experience can make a significant difference in healing. 🌱✨ Ready to learn more about trauma recovery and the importance of support? Visit mariabergeman.com for insights and resources. #TraumaRecovery #HealingJourney #MentalHealth #SupportMatters

Have you ever stopped to think about the profound impact that trauma can have on our lives? It's a heavy topic, but one that touches so many of us in different ways. Here's a surprising fact: 20% of individuals who go through a traumatic event end up developing PTSD. Let that sink in for a moment. It's not just a statistic; it's a reflection of the real struggles people face. So, why does this matter? Why should we all be more trauma-informed? Because building a supportive community starts with understanding. It starts with acknowledging that behind every statistic, there's a person with a story. Trauma isn't just a concept; it's a shared human experience. By being more aware and compassionate, we can create spaces that foster healing and support. Let's break down the walls of stigma and open up conversations about mental well-being. Together, we can make our communities stronger, more resilient, and empathetic. If you are in Bradford, join us in exploring the importance of trauma-informed care via the link below or send us a Dm to organise a bespoke training for your team. https://lnkd.in/e-YW72zZ #TraumaInformed #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #HumanConnections #bradford #westyorkshire #traumainformed #traumarecovery

Childhood trauma involves the following components: The event: The “event” is the traumatic experience that occurs during childhood, which could include physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or exposure to violence. The experience: The experience of childhood trauma usually involves feelings of powerlessness, fear, and a lack of safety or stability. The effect: The effect of childhood trauma is how the child responds to the event. Some may learn to cope with trauma, while others may develop childhood PTSD, anxiety, depression, or self-destructive behaviors. #ChikdhoodTrauma #Trauma #mentalhealthmatters

Have You Noticed Your Trauma Being Invalidated? It's easy to dismiss or overlook certain traumas, but that doesn't mean they aren't real or impactful. Have you experienced any of these being dismissed, whether by yourself or others? Here are three steps you can take to change things around: - Recognize and validate your own experiences and feelings. - Share your experiences with trusted friends, family, or a therapist. - Connect with a PTSD coach or a supportive community to help you heal. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gkd2jPh8

Finding peace can be tough when trauma's got a hold on you. 🤕 But you're not alone. Our self-help resources combine real stories with research to guide you on a healing journey. 🌱 Remember, it's okay to seek help. Visit our website for tools to manage PTSD, and let's start healing together. 💪 Share if you believe in healing from within. 🗣️ #PTSDAwareness #HealingJourney #LifelongExperience

One outcome of intimate partner violence is PTSD. During #PTSDAwarenessMonth, we're highlighting its impact on survivors and how to recognize symptoms like trauma avoidance, anger and severe anxiety. The Center offers counseling and educational groups to help. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3rvpyY5

Complex PTSD is a deep wound that forms from prolonged trauma, often from being entangled in a toxic or abusive relationship with a narcissist. Recovery isn't just about time; it’s about understanding the layers of pain and learning specialized skills to heal. Without this understanding, true recovery is out of reach. Watch this video to understand the lasting impact of complex trauma. - Dr. Michael Haggstrom, CEO & Founder of SmartEmpath®: Empowering deeply feeling people to heal relationship trauma. #narcissisticabuserecovery

🌿 Welcome to C-PTSD Awareness Month 🌿 Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can develop after prolonged, repeated trauma, often in situations where a person feels powerless or trapped. Unlike PTSD, which usually stems from a single event, C-PTSD arises from ongoing trauma, like childhood abuse or long-term domestic violence. This month, let’s raise awareness and learn how we can support those living with C-PTSD. Here are some meaningful ways to help: 🌱Listen with Compassion: Provide a safe, non-judgmental space for someone to share their story when they’re ready. 🌱Educate Yourself: Learn about C-PTSD to better understand what they’re going through. 🌱Be Patient and Present: Healing from complex trauma is a journey. Your steady, consistent support matters more than you know. 🌱Celebrate Small Wins: Recognize and celebrate even the smallest steps toward healing. Encouragement can be a powerful tool. 🌱Respect Their Boundaries: Respect their need for space or time. Understand that everyone’s healing journey is unique. This month, let’s commit to being a source of understanding, empathy, and kindness for those walking this path. Together, we can make a difference. 💚 #CPTSDAwarenessMonth #SupportSurvivors #HealingIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #CompassionInAction

Trauma can be debilitating! But there is a pathway to healing. Our new blog addresses PTSD, its symptoms, and the therapies that can light the way. https://lnkd.in/eSnRtMqr #ptsdsupport #ptsdtherapy #tuscaloosatherapists

Introducing #MeHealed #MaT: The Cure for Trauma We can’t stop trauma; bad things happen and will continue to happen. War, accidents, and natural disasters…but also childhood rape and violence, neglect, poverty, addiction, and broken homes. Traumatizing events and circumstances surround us no matter who or where we are within society. NOW, we can decide what happens after trauma.   The FDA is currently reviewing whether to permit the use of MDMA-assisted therapy (MaT) for PTSD sufferers. As a participant in the MAPS Phase 3 clinical trial, guided MDMA therapy gave me the power to find my path back to resilience. Overnight, this therapy healed over 45 years of collected trauma and grief. I spent my life trying to avoid victimhood. Until MaT, I lived a life of shame. The truth is that it is predators who should be serving that life sentence of shame, but that thinking doesn’t help me. What matters is that now, with MaT, I have healed. We can heal.    So this is ME, sharing the news that WE can survive and thrive after trauma. We can declare that we are not stuck in our suffering. We can restore our mental health and move forward. We have an opportunity to heal ANY trauma. #mehealed #MaT #notavictim #movingon #whatsnext #MAPS #Lykos