Identifying Childhood Trauma:
- Types: Trigger Warning, Physical abuse, Spiritual abuse, Emotional/psychological abuse, Sexual abuse, Neglect, Chronic stress
- Signs in Children: Difficulty sleeping, Changes in appetite, Emotional changes, Attention problems
- Signs in Adults: Anxiety, Substance use, Depression, Memory problems
- Sources: Witnessing natural disasters, Violence in the community or household
Impact on Adults and Relationships:
- Factors: Development level, Cultural factors, Resources available
- Changes in brain processing stimuli
- Impact on responses: Hypervigilance, Dissociation, Anxiety
- Effects on relationships: Emotional regulation issues, Addiction, Numbing behaviors
Addressing Trauma Imprint:
- Holding onto trauma for years
- Moving through trauma: Build community, Recognize impact, Therapy, Healthy coping mechanisms
- Relational support: Soft touch, Listening, Simple gestures
Be gentle with oneself and loved ones during the healing process.
Call to action: Trauma does not get to dictate your life. You do. If you feel as if what happened to you has taken your control away, there are resources to help. Take some time to think about the things in your life that you’d like to change and one or two ways that you can start moving toward your goals. If you need some help with this, think of a friend or two or a professional therapist or mentor who might be able to work with you to get you moving in the direction you want to go.
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