After a traumatic event in your life, you may develop a psychological reaction known as a psychological trauma. A traumatic event is usually a situation where you have felt a threat to your life or a risk of serious injury. It can also arise as a result of abuse or from witnessing the death or injury of others.

If the trauma persists, it may develop into PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Being diagnosed with PTSD means that special measures and care may be needed to stabilize and normalize the condition. Trauma can significantly affect your ability to work and interact with others, including your own children and spouse.

Purpose of Treatment
The goal of trauma treatment is to separate the different parts of the traumatic experience, so both client and therapist can clearly identify which specific elements are causing difficulties. It is rarely the entire experience that is the problem, but rather specific episodic memories or sensory impressions that have been stored in an unhelpful way in the central nervous system.

By isolating these parts, it becomes easier to integrate them in a more adaptive way. This helps you carry the trauma forward in life more healthily. Additionally, it often reveals how the trauma connects to earlier experiences and impacts current challenges.