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DeTrauma Technique: An Exceptional Approach for Resolving Trauma
Understanding Trauma
Trauma is when we experience very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control. It could be one incident, or an ongoing event that happens over a long period of time.
What are the three 3 different types of traumas?
There are three main types of traumas: Acute, Chronic, or 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.
What are the symptoms of trauma?
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Arousal and reactivity symptoms
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Being easily startled.
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Feeling tense, on guard, or on edge.
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Having difficulty concentrating.
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Having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
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Feeling irritable and having angry or aggressive outbursts.
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Engaging in risky, reckless, or destructive behavior.
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How does trauma impact people?
Research has shown that traumatic experiences are associated with both behavioral health and chronic physical health conditions, especially those traumatic events that occur during childhood. Substance use, mental health conditions, and other risky behaviors have been linked with traumatic experiences.
How can you tell if you are traumatized?
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Not everyone responds to trauma in the same way, but here are some common signs: Cognitive Changes: Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks of the event, confusion, difficulty with memory and concentration, and mood swings.
Sources of Traumas
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Natural disasters
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Sexual abuse
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Domestic violence
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Neglect
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Physical abuse
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Traumatic grief
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Acute trauma
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Bullying
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Childhood sexual abuse
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Life threatening illnesses
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Witnessing violence
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Accidents
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Community violence
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Terrorism
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Assault
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Childbirth
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Childhood trauma
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Refugee trauma
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Chronic condition
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Psychological trauma
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Combat
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School violence
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Sexual
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Sexual intercourse
What does emotional trauma feel like?
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Negative mood, hopelessness, and negative thoughts and feelings about yourself (guilt and self-blame) or the world (“no one can be trusted”) Changes in your physical and emotional reactions, such as not being able to sleep, being easily startled, always being on guard, or struggling to manage surges of sadness or anger.
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What are signs of unhealed trauma?
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The dissociation.
Nightmares, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Addictions and/or disordered eating.
Social withdrawal and self-isolation.
Avoiding anything or anyone that recalls the traumatic event.
Being easily startled and always on guard.
What are signs of childhood trauma?
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Signs of Child Traumatic Stress
Fearing separation from parents or caregivers.
Crying and/or screaming a lot.
Eating poorly and losing weight.
Having nightmares.
Who is prone to trauma?
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Anyone can experience traumatic events, but you may be particularly likely to have experienced trauma if you: work in a high-risk occupation, such as the emergency services or armed forces.
What does severe trauma do to a person?
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Fear, anxiety, anger, depression, guilt — all are common reactions to trauma. However, most people exposed to trauma do not develop long-term post-traumatic stress disorder. Getting timely help and support may prevent normal stress reactions from getting worse and developing into PTSD.
How to tell if someone has had a hard life?
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If you recognize these 9 signs, you probably had a difficult...
1) You're always on edge. ...
2) You struggle with self-esteem. ...
3) Difficulty in forming close relationships. ...
4) You're excessively self-reliant. ...
5) You're often drawn to 'fixer-upper' relationships. ...
6) You have a hard time letting go of the past.
What does trauma do to a woman?
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For women who have experienced trauma as children, their self-esteem is severely affected, and they may lack a secure sense of self. Oftentimes they fall into a pattern of self-negating thoughts that they do not deserve any better. Although they may be in an abusive relationship, it is scarier to leave.
Childhood trauma refers to an event experienced by a child that evokes fear and is often violent, dangerous, or life-threatening. It can have lasting effects on a child’s mental and physical wellbeing.
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Types of Traumas:
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Physical or Sexual Abuse: These experiences can be traumatic for children.
One Time Events: Car accidents, natural disasters like hurricanes, loss of a loved one, or major medical incidents can also take a psychological toll on children.
Ongoing Stress: Living in a dangerous neighborhood or being a target of bullying, even if it feels like daily life to adults, can be traumatic for a child.
Witnessing Trauma: Watching a loved one endure a major health issue or exposure to violent media can also be extremely traumatic for children.
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Effects of Childhood Trauma:
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Long Term Impact: Childhood trauma can have lifelong effects. As children’s brains develop, their experiences shape their perception of safety and influence their adult personality.
PTSD: As many as 15 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys may develop post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD following a traumatic event. Children with PTSD may reexperience the trauma, avoid reminders, and become hypervigilant.
Physical and Mental Health Risks: Adults who experienced childhood trauma are at higher risk for mental health conditions and certain physical health issues.
Seeking Help:
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Early intervention is crucial to prevent ongoing effects of trauma into adulthood.
Recognize when a child may need professional help to cope with their trauma.
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Remember:
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Even though children are resilient, their experiences during childhood can profoundly impact their wellbeing as they grow into adults.
DeTrauma Therapy
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This unique, powerful tool facilitates rapid trauma desensitization by moderating the emotional charges stemming from trauma and indicated by PTSD, Social Phobia and Acute Anxiety. DeTrauma Technique (DTT)™ was created by Kaz Field Anderson.
The DeTrauma Technique™ is a renowned trauma program offered through Hypnotherapy Training Australia (HTA). It is a powerful approach designed to address trauma in a single session using a 4-step process.
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Here are some key points about the DeTrauma Technique:
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Purpose: The DeTrauma Technique aims to help individuals overcome traumatic experiences effectively and efficiently.
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Process: It involves a structured sequence of steps, carefully crafted to facilitate healing and resolution.
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Availability: The DeTrauma Technique is exclusively available through the HTA Diploma Course.