The Power of Trauma Therapy: What Is Trauma Therapy and How It Can Help You
Welcome to the Aura Institute, where we offer advanced trauma-informed training so that you can have the tools to transform the lives of those affected by trauma.
Our curriculum is accredited for continuing education by prestigious organizations like the APA and Board of Nurses, ensuring practitioners receive top-notch training and credentials.
Contact us at info@aurainstitute.org or (424) 400-3048 to begin your journey as a certified trauma practitioner and make a positive impact in trauma care.
Understanding Trauma Therapy: The Influence and Impact it Holds
Key Points:
- Definition and Benefits of Trauma Therapy
- Types of Trauma
- Various Approaches to Trauma Therapy
- Who Can Benefit from Trauma Therapy?
- Frequently Asked Questions about Trauma Therapy
What is trauma therapy? you may ask. Trauma therapy is a specialized form of counseling aimed at helping individuals directly deal with painful experiences from their past. The aim of trauma therapy is not merely to 'get over' these experiences, but to properly integrate them into the individuals' life understanding, in a way that permits growth, healing and empowerment.
Understanding trauma involves appreciating that it is not about the events themselves but about how one's psyche processes these events. It ranges from experiences such as emotional abuse and neglect to physical and sexual assault, natural disasters, war, and life-threatening illnesses.
markdown"Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people." - Carl Jung
Types of Trauma
There are three main types of trauma: Acute, Chronic and Complex.
- Acute Trauma results from a single incident.
- Chronic Trauma is repeated and prolonged such as domestic violence or abuse.
- Complex Trauma is exposure to varied and multiple traumatic events, often of an invasive, interpersonal nature.
Understanding the type of trauma one has experienced can help in tailoring the therapy to be more effective.
Various Approaches To Trauma Therapy
Many different therapeutic techniques are being used in trauma therapy with five of them being:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing(EMDR)
- Exposure Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
- Hypnotherapy
Internally, we offer training programs to help you better understand the approaches to trauma therapy, providing you with the skills needed to provide effective treatment.
Who Can Benefit from Trauma Therapy?
Anyone who has experienced trauma can benefit from trauma therapy. This includes children, adolescents and adults who may have experienced neglect, abuse, violence, disasters, and other traumas.
Frequently Asked Questions:
❖ What is trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy is a field of psychology that focuses on the understanding and treatment of trauma.
❖ Who is suitable for trauma therapy?
Trauma therapy is suitable for anyone who has experienced traumatic events and needs assistance in understanding and coping with traumatic experiences.
❖ What is the goal of trauma therapy?
The goal of trauma therapy is to restore a sense of safety and power to the victim, helping them to integrate their traumatic experiences into their life history without being overwhelmed by them.
❖ What are the types of trauma therapy?
There are many types of trauma therapy, but the most common ones are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Exposure Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Hypnotherapy.
Anyone interested in training for trauma therapy can check out our programs here. If you or someone you know needs help navigating through traumatic experiences, reach out to our team at the Aura Institute for guidance and support. Because at the end of the day, your mental health matters.
Ready to start your career as a trauma informed care practitioner? Contact us at info@aurainstitute.org or (424) 400-3048 to begin your journey as a certified trauma practitioner and make a positive impact in trauma care.