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Finding a qualified trauma therapist who has had the necessary training and experience working with trauma survivors can sometimes be tricky. In an ideal world we could ask our friends and family for a referral, but most people don’t want to talk about their therapy with others and a simple google search can feel like a crap shoot. Then there is the issue of whether or not a therapist is in network for your particular insurance.

I suggest beginning with a basic search on Psychology Today with the search criteria of “trauma therapy.” I started by scanning for therapists who indicated they had training in things like EMDR, Somatic Experiencing or other trauma treatment modalities. Then I suggest calling a few and setting up either a phone session or an in person session to see how comfortable you feel with the person. It’s a lot like dating, you may not click with the first clinician you see, but when you find the right one, you’ll know it. And don’t be afraid to ask questions about their experience treating those with PTSD and C-PTSD. Their answers should be clear and thorough.

What other suggestions do you have for finding a good trauma therapist? Share your thoughts below.

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The term “trauma informed” is defined by harvard.edu as “practices that promote a culture of safety, empowerment, and healing” for survivors of trauma within the context of any medical facility. As it pertains to mental health professionals, the term has become a kind of catchphrase clinicians put on their Psychology Today or social media profiles to suggest they are adept at treating those who have experienced trauma. But this isn’t always the case.

Many haven’t gotten the appropriate training needed to actually handle trauma effectively or safely.

My first therapist claimed to be “trauma informed” but was extremely wishy washy with her boundaries and tended to leverage her power dynamic over me, something that can be a huge trigger for trauma survivors. It’s important that when selecting a therapist they not just be trauma informed, but trained in modalities that actually help to address trauma and to work with an already vulnerable population.

What has your experience been with “trauma informed” professionals?

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👤Self reflection:
Where to turn to when I'm feeling low about myself.
I will try my best to turn around my negative self-talk
Negative cognition > Positive cognition

Let me know if this was helpful. Just wanting to share for those interested in reading...

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Hi Mighties,

Just came across
this which I thought would be useful
for my Mental Health studies for the unit
'Trauma-informed care'

So far I have found some useful strategies to change negative self-talk.

I will share two pages on a separate post

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Sometimes the grief I feel over everything I didn’t have as a child becomes visceral and it makes it hard to breathe.

My inner child is screaming for love, for comfort, for validation.

I will do everything in my power to make sure my children will never question their worth. 🌻

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I love this quote from #RealDepressionProject Now this is a #traumainformed post! #Healing looks different for everyone but please know that you are a warrior and your journey matters! #MentalHealth #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #SexualAbuse #SexualAssault #StopTheStigma #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD #Grief

Trauma in children can look a variety of ways; it isn’t all caused by assault or neglect, and some of the invisible traumas can be difficult to identify. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has a good, comprehensive starter list of the different ways trauma can manifest in kids (hint: some of it is actually a healthy response to an unhealthy environment that must be then unlearned.) bit.ly/2KpYOp1
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