Crisis and Trauma

Many of us have experienced events and times in our lives that have been so overwhelming that we feel we cannot cope with what we are going through. There are those that have had difficulty functioning in every day life because of them.  The traumatic event or events could have been sudden, unexpected and threatening, causing immediate mental and emotional distress. In other cases the trauma could have occurred over a extended period of time and resulted in major life changes.  We can be in crisis when we feel situations overpower our ability to think clearly and manage our emotions and at the same time navigate daily life.

The trauma can be:

• Acute:  Intense distress immediately following an event
• Chronic: Effects from prolonged and repetitious harmful events
• Complex:  Incidents occurring from which there is no way of escape
• Vicarious:  Resulting from being exposed to the suffering of others
• ACE: Result of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

The last few years have been especially traumatic and unsettling for all of us, and have left many with feelings of uncertainty. 

At Our Space, we can help you on your unique journey, building on your strengths and resiliency, and fostering hope in your future.