Trauma

Following a traumatic event, getting help to deal with the emotional difficulties that you may experience is one of the most important things you can do. At Healing Moon in Northfield, New Jersey, Paulina Gastelum, LCSW, consults with people dealing with trauma. If you would like help processing your trauma, help is available. Call Healing Moon or request an appointment online today.

What is emotional trauma?

Unfortunately, more than half of people will experience some form of a traumatic event in their lifetime. These events can take many forms and are often so shocking and disturbing that they can have a long-lasting emotional impact. 

However, with professional help, it is possible to move past the emotional pain and difficulties that trauma can cause. 

Common causes of trauma can include domestic violence, rape, the death of a loved one, witnessing a violent incident, car accidents, natural disasters, severe illness, and war. Each experience is different, and each can cause lasting emotional harm. 

Paulina has the training and experience to help people work through their trauma so they can move past the event and reduce or eliminate harmful symptoms. 

What are the symptoms of emotional trauma?

Trauma can present differently for everyone, and it’s important to remember that an individual can have many different symptoms, both emotional and physical. 

Initially, following a traumatic event, many individuals experience some form of shock and denial. They may also appear shaken and withdrawn. Over time, deeper emotional and physical symptoms can manifest. 

An individual who has experienced trauma may experience flashbacks, irritability, anger, sadness, unpredictable emotions, guilt, changes in appetite, and much more. In addition to the emotional symptoms, trauma can create physical issues as well, including headache, nausea, and chest pain. 

How can trauma be treated?

There is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment for trauma. Everyone’s way toward recovery is different, and each person has different needs. 

Easing stress through healthy lifestyle habits like yoga, exercise, and meditation can help. In addition, maintaining your relationships and spending time with loved ones can also help. 

Psychotherapy can also be helpful when it comes to working through emotions related to the traumatic event in a healthy way. 

Paulina has helped countless individuals process their trauma so that they can develop healthy attitudes and coping mechanisms, ultimately guiding them along their journey to be able to move past their trauma and lead healthy lives. 

To learn more about emotional trauma and what you can do to overcome it, call Healing Moon or request an appointment online today.