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Childhood trauma occurs when a child witnesses or directly experiences one or more highly distressing events. This can cause long-term mental health issues. Adults who are still struggling with such events may wonder if it’s even possible to heal. It is! Effective treatment is available.
We learn from experience. As a child, our experiences influence how we interpret the world (Is it safe or unsafe? Who can I trust?) and how we view ourselves (Do I have value? Am I good or am I bad?). Early traumatic events can cause negative physical, emotional, and cognitive effects that last into adulthood. This may look like depression, anxiety, anger, or ongoing challenges in relationships and daily life.
If you are an adult struggling with trauma that occurred during childhood, know that healing is possible. We are here to help.
Click here to connect with one of our experienced and compassionate therapists and begin healing from childhood trauma today.
Childhood trauma can be caused by any disturbing, overwhelming, distressing, or adverse event that occurs to or around a child. It can either happen directly to a child, or they can witness the event. Trauma may arise from a single event, multiple events, or repeated/chronic events, such as:
The effects of childhood traumatic experiences such as these can be both short- and long-term. Symptoms may depend on the severity of the trauma along with the support the child had access to at the time of the event(s) and afterward.
Adults who experienced trauma as children may experience depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health issues. Those with a history of trauma may also have abnormal stress responses and dysregulation. Trauma can also play a detrimental role in an individual’s ability to understand, communicate, and manage their emotions. It’s common for trauma to also interfere with an individual’s ability to have healthy relationships, including those with romantic partners, friends, or authority figures.
If you suspect that childhood trauma is interfering with your life, it may be time to take steps to address and process your experience. We are here to help.
At TICTI, our compassionate, trauma-informed therapists provide a safe place for you to work through and heal from what happened to you, and reduce or eliminate your symptoms.
Our research-supported treatment model is individualized and may include:
You don’t have to struggle with your past forever, and you don’t have to confront it alone.
We are here to walk alongside you and help you through. If you’re ready to take the first steps towards feeling whole and at ease, inquire about childhood trauma therapy today.
For our physical address, please email info@ticti.org or call 413.774.2340.
Trauma Institute
& Child Trauma Institute
285 Prospect Street
Northampton, MA, 01060 USA