Thrive Beyond Trauma Blog

Trust When we trust someone we believe in their reliability. We accept what they say and do without question. The experience of trauma can distort our ability to trust others and, more importantly, our ability to trust ourselves. Hope When we want something to happen...

Trauma impacts us physically, emotionally, mentally, and psychologically. Repetition and re–experiencing can occur immediately, as well as many years after a traumatic experience. Ambiguity occurs when we feel as though we are living in two worlds. It also occurs when...

When asked what the greatest challenges are for trauma workers who are trauma survivors themselves, respondents commented: Separating their story from others; that is, being entwined with their clients’ experiences Transference as it impacts their professionalism,...