Can a therapist help me deal with my trauma?
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Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Brettlstar
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Nov 9, 2014
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Yes and No. If you are ready to work with someone over a trauma then yes, But if you are not prepared to work through it then no. Therapy requires active participation not passive. Trauma is also an easy one to work with because you are dealing only with a memory not something real. A Trauma is in the past. Not in the now or in the future.. it has been and gone. Learning how to let go of the past is a valuable tool and will serve you well for the rest of your life.
Pandette
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Nov 10, 2014
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A therapist can definitely help you deal with your trauma. They are highly trained and educated in the field and know the best ways to deal with the issues. Sometimes we want to do things ourselves, but there is nothing wrong with asking for help. :)
Pauldaniels
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Nov 19, 2014
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Yes, a therapist can help a lot in trauma related issues, however a therapist who has a specialty in trauma will be able to help even more.
YourAngel22
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Apr 25, 2015
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They can certainly help you through the process of getting better, you'd have their support and that should certainly make it less a burden as when a burden is shared, it becomes lighter on you hence why I think although they may not be able to magically solve your problems, it would certainly be some form of support for you and they might most definitely be able to help you deal with all that trauma.
Anonymous
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Jun 10, 2015
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of course, having someone professional to help you through the traumas you've been through is not only a really brave step to take, but it will also truly help :)
Athena86
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Aug 10, 2015
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Yes, a therapist can help you cope with your trauma. They can help you handle your emotions, sift through them, address them, and then resolve them. The hardest part is that first appointment. Getting there and feeling vulnerable to open up. Once you get past the trust part, it's smooth sailing to resolve. :)
RaeOfHope
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Dec 15, 2015
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Yes, therapists are trained to help you work through past issues. You won't forget the trauma, but they will help you heal, and work through the trauma.
Anonymous
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Dec 27, 2015
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Yes, absolutely, because a therapist can understand what you are feeling and it will help you let out what you are feeling inside
AthenaHope122
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Apr 4, 2016
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Most likely, yes. There can never be a guarantee, but help in any format can be very comforting and be very beneficial
RJordan
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Jul 5, 2016
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Therapists can be very helpful, but it's important to remember that they are only a help... a good therapist will ask questions and give you tools to deal with the trauma, but you have to put in the work. It is often very difficult and painful to work through trauma, but very much worth it in order to start healing.
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