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Q & A For Practitioners and Survivors
Clearing up some misconceptions and answering questions
Trauma is all around us, with most of it being dealt with just fine by the person having experienced it. However, some trauma is not so easy to shake, and it can mean life-altering changes that affect people all their lives if there is no intervention.
Practitioners of both mental and physical health need to know and understand the changes they see in their clients.
Becoming trauma-informed starts with learning what that means and how to go about awakening to the facts about trauma. Trauma comes in all sizes and shapes, leaving in its wake hurt and struggling individuals looking for help from practitioners, including therapists, counselors, psychiatrists, and medical professionals.
To help practitioners of all kinds understand trauma-informed care and complex post-traumatic stress disorder better, CPTSD Foundation offers a list of questions and answers to help guide you on your way.
This list of information is not all-inclusive, but it is a good jumping-off point for doing your own research to treat trauma to your clients and patients.
What is trauma?
According to the American Psychological Association, trauma is defined as:
