Trauma can take many forms, each unique to the individual’s experience. Common sources of trauma that Sears will address include:
- Combat and Crisis Situations: Soldiers, police officers, and first responders facing life-threatening crises.
- Serious Accidents: Physical injuries or concussions from accidents.
- Physical, Verbal, and Emotional Abuse: Trauma from hurtful actions or words, which can often linger longer than physical injuries.
- Sexual Abuse and Assault
- Humiliation and Bullying
- Loss of a Loved One: Trauma resulting from death, divorce, or separation.
- Failure and Disappointment: Trauma from not meeting personal or professional expectations.
- Isolation: Loss of community, friendships, or connection with others.
- Guilt and Regret: Guilt for perceived wrongdoing or feeling responsible for events beyond one’s control.
- Survivor’s Guilt: The complex feelings that can follow survival in a crisis, such as combat, natural disasters, or accidents.
- Accumulated Minor Traumas: The buildup of small, unresolved traumas that, over time, weigh heavily on mental health.
- Events That Challenge One’s Worldview: Traumatic events that defy an individual’s understanding of reality or expectations.