How Do We Identify Trauma?

In today's #coffeewithatherapist, we are talking about the ways we can identify or connect the dots when it comes to our behaviors that indicate that we've had trauma. FIRST - I'd recommend working with a professional that specializes in trauma, as these things can be complex, and often our brain can shield us/encodes trauma memories different than other memories (and there's a good reason for that). Some reasons we may struggle to connect the dots: 1. Trauma memories are encoded differently 2. Often childhood trauma is invalidated and normalized "every kid gets bullied" 3. Intergenerational trauma (trauma that happened to the generations before us) can often be passed down in subtle ways Tune in to learn more! -- Join me LIVE on coffee with a therapist on Facebook live Mon-Fri at 9:15 am CT or listen to it via the "Yellow Brick Therapy Podcast" (available on most podcasting platforms). Enjoy having coffee with me? SUBSCRIBE to upgrade your relationship with yourself and others. Want me to cover a specific topic or question? 1. DM or comment on an instagram post at www.instagram.com/jennyannhelms 2. DM me on Facebook or Tik Tok @jennyannhelms OR 3. Watch live and leave a Q in the comments. **DISCLAIMER: Podcasts are NOT therapy or intended to substitute therapy or therapeutic advice.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.