Susanne Dillmann
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Common Reactions to Psychological Trauma: Understanding Avoidance and Other Reactions
Reactions to trauma follow a cyclical and often perpetual pattern, flowing from intrusive and arousal to avoidance reactions. Intrusive and arousal reactions bring the traumatic experience into one’s awareness. But being exposed to elements of the trauma is frightening, overwhelming, terrifying and at times socially embarrassing. Therefore, one often tries to bury anything connected with the trauma. These attempts at erasing aspects of the trauma are called avoidance reaction
September 9, 2009
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Common Reactions to Psychological Trauma: Understanding Arousal and Intrusive Reactions
Most people find their reactions to traumatic experiences to be confusing; they often feel that they are no longer themselves, but rather a bizarre and ‘crazy’ person . When you know what the common reactions to trauma are, you will be able to identify which of your behaviors are linked to your traumatic experience(s). This identification will allow the feelings of ‘craziness’, isolation and overwhelm to dissipate. In addition, you will gain some control over the behavior, wh
March 24, 2009
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Why Does a Traumatic Experience Impact Me?
In its most distilled form, the definition of a traumatic event is a situation in which one is exposed to great danger and is rendered powerless. The psychological impact of such an untoward experience can be profound: “On the psychological and mental levels, trauma refers to the wounding of the emotions, the spirit, the will to live, beliefs about the self and the world, one’s dignity, and one’s sense of security” (Matsakis, 1994, p. 28) . There are some key reasons why a tr
March 16, 2009
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What is Psychological Trauma?
Being exposed to a psychological trauma is a common experience in the life of an American: roughly 25 – 50% of all Americans (around 74 million to 148 million people) will be exposed to a psychological trauma at some point within their lives (Bremner, 2002). However, what exactly is meant by this term? What is a psychological trauma? A basic definition of trauma is being in a situation in which one is exposed to great danger and is rendered powerless . This great danger can
February 26, 2009
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