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trauma is in the eye of the beholder
When it comes to experiencing trauma, this means that only YOU get to define whether or not something was traumatic. The problem is that you may have heard otherwise from people in your life- which can make you question if what you experienced was really trauma. If you feel it was traumatic, then it was. We offer Burnsville, MN based services and teletherapy to help clients like you find hope on the way to healing.
How Do You Know if You’ve Experienced Trauma?
What people who have experienced trauma may notice:
Times where it seems like the trauma is happening again (even if logically, they are aware that it isn’t)
Avoiding talking about, thinking about or being exposed to things that remind them of their trauma.
Nightmares or flashbacks related to the trauma
Being on edge, and easily startled, irritability or anger
Need to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to “numb” their emotions
Kids may regress to earlier behaviors, like bedwetting, thumbsucking, or experience stomachaches.
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose. ”
Common Types of Trauma That We Work With
Some typical reasons people may come see us:
Reproductive traumas: Fertility Challenges; Pregnancy/infant loss; NICU experiences; Birth trauma
Abuse (childhood, domestic violence, workplace)
Rape or sexual assault
Career-related traumatic events: Police, fire and first responders; Veterans; Medical providers; Teachers
Loss of a loved one
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
How We Approach Trauma
As a trauma-informed practice, we want this to be a safe space for you to come. We keep lighting low, and sounds as soft as possible. The practitioners at Iris Mental Health & Wellness have had advanced training in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including play therapy, mindfulness-based stress-reduction, and complementary therapies (massage, acupuncture, and energy work). Some of our specialized approaches are described below:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy (CPT)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)
For additional integrative approaches that can be used in conjunction with therapy, visit the QNRT & Craniosacral Therapy pages!
Ready to Find Hope & Healing?
If you’re ready to find hope & healing from the trauma you’ve experienced, our team is ready to help. Simply find a provider and book an initial appointment to get started.