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Trauma

 

Safety and security are important to us all, but youth especially. When these things are shattered, we may feel fear, anxiety, irritability, and depression. One might also feel like concentrating is nearly impossible, restless, or easily distracted. Addressing and processing the trauma in therapy can help alleviate guilt, shame, dissociation, hypervigilance, and self-destructive or reckless behavior. A strong connection with a therapist can help lead you to a place where the trauma no longer feels like it has taken over your life and your experiences.Often, depression in teens looks more like outbursts of anger and irritability. Teens tend to complain about physical ailments, such as headaches and stomachaces, more than their emotional experience. They might withdraw, seem highly sensitive to criticism, and lack motivation or enthusiasm. These sensations leave your teen feeling hopeless and full of despair. Isolation and changes in eat or sleep can make your teen feel even further away.

Trauma
Relate Family Therapy and Counseling understands the impact of trauma and how it seems to infiltrate all areas of your life, from home to school to friendships. Our therapists will help you feel safe and comfortable as they walk with you through this process. It takes so much strength and vulnerability, and we know that. We are here every step of the way, and you are not alone.