Trauma & PTSD​

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Trauma is caused by an emotionally distressing event. A traumatic event can be difficult to define because the same event may be experienced as more traumatic by some people than by others.

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​Traumatic events experienced early in life can have long-lasting and devastating impacts. However, many adults also experience trauma, such as from a serious accident, being the victim of violence, experiencing a natural disaster, or a sudden, unexpected loss. ​

 

When thoughts and memories of the traumatic event do not go away, they may worsen over time and lead to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  

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All of our counsellors work from a trauma-informed perspective, which validates the experience of a person coping with PTSD. Symptoms are recognized as coping strategies that have developed in response to a traumatic experience. 

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To find a counsellor specializing in trauma and PTSD, please visit our Counsellors page.