Childhood Trauma
A traumatic incident that a child faces can create trauma that can affect them throughout life. The results of the trauma can impact them during their childhood and also during later life. They can develop PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) or any other such conditions.
Therapy can help such people as it can help them recover from the effects of trauma. Working with a good counselor in Tampa, FL can help in dealing with the negative impact of such childhood trauma.
The impact of childhood trauma
Childhood trauma can result from a traumatic experience during childhood. This can include:
Physical abuse and emotional abuse.
Sexual abuse.
Neglect.
Being homeless.
Being a victim of a natural disaster.
Witnessing a violent act.
First-hand experience of a criminal act, war, terror attack, etc.
Childhood trauma can severely influence the child. This impact can last not just during the childhood but can continue until adulthood. Some consequences of childhood trauma include:
Difficulty sleeping or nightmares.
Separation anxiety during childhood.
Being moody.
Increased anger or aggression.
Inability to concentrate on studies or work.
Avoiding social contact.
Eating disorders.
Indulging in risky behavior like drug use, alcohol abuse, or sexual activity.
Going into depression.
Fatigue.
Causing self-harm or attempting suicide.
Childhood trauma therapy
Therapy is available for victims of childhood trauma. Even when they are adults, they can undergo therapy and be treated. Some treatment options available include:
TF-CBT or Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: This therapy technique makes use of interventional techniques along with cognitive behavioral techniques. The therapy involves the support of family members.
CPT or Cognitive Processing Therapy: A type of CBT, CPT can be helpful in addressing the long-term effects of childhood trauma. The treatment would be done through sessions of around 30 to 45 minutes. Around 12 sessions could be needed. The therapist would help the patient process the trauma and help in removal undesirable thoughts.
EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing is a process involved 8 phases. It makes use of repetitive eye movements to help deal with traumatic incidents.
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The therapies administered would be different for children and adults. Based on an initial assessment, the therapist would decide the right treatment to be used.
If you are looking for a competent therapist in Tampa, FL then you can consider Erin Saintil, LCSW, BCBA. She is EMDR trained in level 1 and 2 therapy. Her competence and experience will ensure the best results from childhood trauma therapy. You can get in touch with her for a counseling session to understand her approach to treating childhood trauma.
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