Trauma takes many forms and can affect people in a myriad of ways. Whether someone has suffered a major traumatic event or less severe but repeated traumas over the course of their life, trauma’s insidious nature can be difficult even for professionals to diagnose and treat. That’s why the office of Dr. James Cambell, LLC focuses on trauma therapy. As a clinical psychologist, Dr. Campbell brings his expertise in trauma-informed treatments to help his patients find hope and healing.
Here are four approaches to overcoming trauma that Dr. Campbell utilizes for his patients:
- Individualized care – Trauma responses are highly individualized. Even if two people experience the exact same traumatic event, they can be impacted by it in vastly different ways. That’s why trauma survivors always need individualized care. Dr. Campbell approaches each patient with attentive care and customized support, so they can find healing from their unique challenges.
- Facilitate self-compassion – First and foremost, trauma survivors must internalize a genuine and abiding sense of self-compassion. In order to heal, survivors need to cultivate an unwavering understanding that what happened was not their fault and they are worthy of loving kindness and self-care. By fostering a sense of self-worth and practicing practical self-care strategies that leave them feeling loved, they can make strides in healing from trauma.
- Mindfulness techniques and creative expression – Dealing with trauma through mindfulness techniques and finding healing through creative expression can work wonders in overcoming trauma. These approaches help survivors accept their past and harness it in healthy and productive ways in the present. Whether through breathing exercises, guided meditations, or creative outlets like painting, writing, and dance, these modalities can make a big difference in a survivor’s ability to process the trauma they experienced.
- Cultivating a network of support – Everyone needs supportive relationships in their lives. When it comes to overcoming trauma, a network of people you can call on to help you through a dark day can help the days turn into months and the months into years of recovery and healing.