Trauma

Support for Trauma, PTSD, CPTSD &
Transgenerational Trauma

The definition of trauma is:

Any deeply distressing or disturbing experience
Physical injury that stays trapped and does not resolve and fully heal
Emotional shock following a stressful event or physical injury, which may or may not be associated with physical shock
Long-term symptoms of stress, depression, anxieties, phobias or obsessions

Trauma can lead to:

Difficulty functioning at home or at work
Fear, anxiety or depression that is chronic
Inability to form close, satisfying relationships
Avoidance behaviours and addictions
Feeling numb and disconnected

The word trauma originated in the late 17th century from the Greek word for 'wound.' Wounds can be healed with care, time and the appropriate tools.

What we know about trauma
Trauma is experienced by everyone

There may have been a real threat to one's life, however any situation that is overwhelming can be traumatic, even if it doesn’t involve physical harm
What determines whether an event is traumatic is our subjective internal experience
The more frightened and helpless we believe we are, the more likely the experience will be traumatic

Trauma can result from:

An acute situation such as an accident, injury, natural disaster or violent attack
Ongoing, chronic stress
Surgery (especially in the first 3 years of life)
the sudden death of someone close, the breakup of a significant relationship, or a humiliating or deeply disappointing experience

Trauma is more likely if:

It happens unexpectedly
You were unprepared for it
You felt powerless to prevent it
It happened repeatedly
Someone was intentionally cruel towards you
It happened in childhood

Why childhood trauma is particularly important
It is important to note that childhood trauma can have a serious and long-lasting effects. If childhood trauma is not resolved, it may carry over into adulthood and become a predisposition to further trauma. Some of the main reasons for trauma in childhood are:

Instability and lack of safety
Separation from a caretaker
Neglect and an insecure attachment to caregivers
Serious illness
Intrusive medical procedures
Verbal, physical or sexual abuse
Aggression and violence
Excess fears
Bullying

With the homeopathic process, it is never too late to resolve and heal a childhood trauma.

I know there is something not quite right!
With a holistic practitioner and homeopath it is always possible to address the 'feeling' that something is off or that you are not well. It is not necessary to have a referral or diagnosis or test results. This sense can be explored homeopathically in a safe way that focuses on the state instead of the story.

Homeopathy is a proven method to address traumas and adds a holistic approach by including all aspects of the individual's experience no matter how unusual, irrational or even embarrassing and are explored in a non-judgemental, safe, compassionate and collaborative way. These methods used are safe to use with most treatments and medications.

Physical symptoms of trauma:
• Insomnia or nightmares
• Being startled easily
• Racing heartbeat
• Aches and pains
• Fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Edginess and agitation
• Muscle tension

Emotional symptoms:
• Shock, denial, or disbelief
• Anger, irritability, mood swings
• Guilt, shame, self-blame
• Feeling sad or hopeless, depression
• Confusion, difficulty concentrating
• Anxiety and fear
• Withdrawing from others
• Feeling disconnected or numb
• Isolation, lack of connection

Behavioural symptoms:
• Addictions
• Control issues
• Abuse of power
• Difficulty with parenting consciously
• ADD, tuning out
• Trust issues

When we have wounds, the deeper healing often never took place. As more and more people are highly stressed, these stress hormones can interfere with brain development leading to a cascade of problems involving connection, care, nurture, support and safety. We can all agree that this has become part of the 'modern, urban existence' that most of us are living now and although it seems normal, it is not necessary to suffer in this way.

Authenticity
One way for resolution to trauma to happen is to reconnect with our authentic self. We can heal by developing the awareness of how we are not living in an authentic way, and to wake up that place within us that represents who we really are. Authenticity is to be true to one's own personality, spirit or character. The moment to observe our true self is a path back to authenticity. The homeopathic session offers a space in which to return to this true part of ourselves, reconnect to ourself and to feel more connected to others.

Darkness into light
Do we see good or bad in things? What often happens in trauma is an unwillingness to address experiences we judge to be bad. We survived the experience but now try to avoid similar experiences, or have coped by disconnecting, we may have even forgotten or suppressed it. Letting light shine out of darkness means that what might have been a difficult experience, we can resolve and find the needed support. The direction towards healing is to know what is inside of us.

A Note on Transgenerational Trauma
Along with all the current traumas we may have experienced in our lifetime, we can also carry generational traumas that are unresolved. Homeopathy is an excellent resource in this type of healing and is an evolving field within the homeopathic community. It takes an unselfish courage to look deep into the past and to want to heal our ancestors so that future generations can experience more light and be unburdened by the past. Homeopathy can be a tool to explore and unwind what happened there in a gentle, compassionate and kind way.