Move Through the Impacts of Childhood Trauma and Thrive
Our Trauma Therapists have worked with many clients experiencing the lingering effects of childhood trauma, developmental trauma and/or attachment trauma that often lives on through the childhood and teen years and into adulthood. Though time passes, trauma responses often become embedded in the nervous system, becoming a way of life and impacting our ability to find healthy ways forward.
What Are Examples of Events That Can Result in Childhood Trauma?
- Physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse
- Sexual exploitation
- Assault
- Neglect
- Domestic violence
- Birth trauma
- Serious accident or life-threatening illness
- Being bullied
- Being a refugee or a victim of war
- Death of a family member or close friend
- Community and school violence
- Repeatedly not being seen or heard by parents or caretakers
- Parents or caregivers using physical or fear-based discipline techniques
- Being excluded by peers
How Can Childhood Trauma Affect Your Life?
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Panic attacks
- Impulsiveness
- Self blame
- Distrust in relationships
- Poor concentration
- Chronic stress and inflammation
- Self-harm
- Eating disorders
- Isolation
- Suicidal ideation
How do Our Counsellors Treat Childhood Trauma?
Our Trauma Counsellors take a personalized approach to treatment, often using EMDR Therapy and other somatic therapies to help you process through your feelings, behaviours and habitual responses that were developed as adaptations to early trauma. Therapy focused on healing childhood and attachment trauma can help you break cycles that no longer serve you, allowing for a restored sense of safety and self-worth.