Chronic or repeated stress resulting from continuous childhood trauma (such as exposure to domestic abuse) can exacerbate the dysregulation of the nervous system. Children who experience chronic trauma or stress in their early years are more prone to experiencing anxiety and chronic hypervigilance compared to children without such histories.
Complex trauma is a deeply intricate mental health disorder that can have a profound impact on your life. However, recovery is possible, and with the proper guidance and support, you can learn to survive and thrive, no matter what you may have been through.
At Camino Recovery, we specialise in diagnosing and treating co-occurring disorders, including substance addiction and trauma; using a “whole” person approach to recovery, you can expect the following therapies and approaches to be included as part of your treatment plan.
When someone experiences something traumatic, such as an accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, or more chronic forms of adversity like childhood trauma or early attachment ruptures, the body processes the event alongside the brain.
Trauma can stem from anything, from childhood neglect or abuse to the sudden death of a loved one, being present in a traumatic event like an accident or natural disaster, or witnessing something violent. These wounds affect a person in all areas of their life, and left unaddressed, , it’s common to experience struggles with emotional, physical, or mental health.
Generational trauma is the psychological and emotional load passed down by descendants who have experienced significant trauma. This trauma might have originated from a variety of sources, including war, systemic oppression, slavery, genocide, child abuse, domestic violence, alcohol and drug addiction, and neglect.
Trauma is described as a distressing event or experience that can have a lasting impact on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
It often overwhelms your ability to cope in certain situations and can lead to various psychological and emotional symptoms and challenges.
Being trauma-informed means that your therapist approaches treatment with a deep understanding and sensitivity of the impact that your traumatic experiences may have on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.
Most of us will encounter an event or experience that scares or frightens us at some stage in our lives. These events we experience may be so extreme and terrifying that it makes it almost impossible to engage in positive thinking or see beyond our past without feeling hopeless, scared or anxious.
