Types of trauma:
- Acute trauma (single event)
- Chronic trauma (repeated events)
- Complex trauma (multiple, prolonged events)
- Vicarious trauma (through witnessing or stories)
PTSD symptoms:
- Intrusive memories or nightmares
- Avoidance of triggers
- Negative changes in thinking and mood
- Hypervigilance and increased reactivity
Modern treatment methods:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): 80-90% effectiveness
- Trauma-informed therapy: Considers trauma's impact on all life aspects
- Somatic approaches: Working with bodily responses to trauma
- VR therapy: Controlled exposure in virtual environment
Healing process includes:
- Establishing safety and stabilization
- Processing traumatic memories
- Integration and restoring connections
