According to CDC data, 1 in 4 children experiences some form of trauma or abuse in their childhood.
More sobering statistics indicate that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have experienced rape at some point in their lives. These numbers suggest that many people, male and female, young and old, have and will experience trauma in their lifetime. Trauma looks different to each individual. And it is possible to experience PTSD after more “everyday” experiences.
Treating Health in People with Trauma
If you’ve ever gone to the doctor or been treated at an emergency room, you know that the entire scenario can feel incredibly invasive. Sensitive questions are often asked, intimate body parts may need to be examined, and the medical treatment may be uncomfortable and even painful.
How can medical professionals provide quality healthcare to people who have experienced some form of trauma in their past? Through trauma-informed care. Delayed expression of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can occur if symptoms arise six months or more following the onset of trauma. If you would like to someone about PTSD or acute stress disorder, please contact our trauma therapists today.
What is Trauma-Informed Care?
Trauma-informed care is an approach to healthcare with a focus on safety, empowerment, and healing. This style of care is particularly helpful for sexual abuse survivors.
Of course, a provider would never ask a prospective or new patient if they have experienced serious trauma in the past. Instead, it is simply assumed that each individual may have experienced some form of trauma and acted accordingly. This can mean many different things but typically it means clear and gentile communication. It means inviting the patient to speak to their needs if they need a break from a painful or embarrassing exam. It also means allowing a family member to be present during the exam if need be.
The bottom line is, that trauma-informed care puts the mental and emotional needs on equal footing with a patient’s physical needs at that moment. It is an approach that requires compassion and a desire to heal the entire person. Our counseling office in Wilmington, NC offers trauma therapy to help you process your pain and move forward in life.
Start Working with A Trauma-informed Therapist in Wilmington, NC
If you or someone you love could benefit from this type of care, please contact us. Our team will be happy to help pair you with a trauma-informed clinician to ensure you have the support you deserve while addressing past pain. You can start your therapy journey with Evolution Wellness by following these simple steps:
- Reach out to us or call 910-202-4326
- Meet with a caring therapist
- Start receiving the support you deserve in overcoming past trauma
Other Services Offered with Evolution Wellness
Trauma therapy isn’t the only service that our team offers. Evolution Wellness understands that you may encounter concerns that need different types of support, which is why we are happy to offer multiple in-person and online mental health services. Other services offered include depression treatment, EMDR, anxiety treatment, disordered eating, CBT, substance abuse, therapy for grief and loss, and Covid counseling. We are also happy to offer therapy for a variety of issues including LGBTQIA+ issues, women’s issues, men’s issues, therapy for vicarious trauma, and therapy for military families. Our trained clinicians know that family concerns can require unique care, so we are happy to also offer family therapy, marriage counseling and couples therapy, divorce counseling, and sex therapy, in addition to therapy for young adults and teens.