Not all individuals with a history of trauma identify themselves as the victims of traumatic events*. This may happen for several reasons. Sometimes, you have repressed memories of trauma. In other cases, you think the behavior was normal, or you may be too embarrassed to discuss it.
It is the utmost importance to treat the trauma, since it is often one of the primary triggers for mental disorders and one of the potential causes of addiction. Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents such as child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, sexual assault, among others that are likely affecting your present-day experience. Individual trauma therapy combined with mindfulness group therapy, and the help of a trained and compassionate behavioral health professional, can be an outlet for those who have not verbalized their trauma in the past, and one of the most important steps towards healing.
*Patients might talk about a traumatic experience such as:
Witnessing a violent crime
Being physically attacked
Being a victim of sexual abuse or assault
Military action
First Responders
If you have any Trauma and PTSD questions or concerns, please ask your provider for more information.