The Gift of Healing Trauma From a Trauma Therapist
A hallmark of a symptom of trauma is self-shame and internal judgment of oneself. One of the greatest gifts of healing trauma is that shame and judgment are dramatically reduced. All feelings of inadequacy and feelings that you are broken begin to fade into the background. Trauma therapy provides a safe place with the tools and support needed to process and overcome these deep-seated issues, fostering a healthier and more positive self-image.
Cultivating Kindness, Patience, and Empathy
As a trauma therapist, I know that having Kindness, Patience, and Empathy with ourselves, are what grows when we heal. These become the feelings that replace all the internal shame and judgment. Those words can be uncomfortable just to say let alone truly feel toward one-self. But with practice and … you can begin to embody those feelings.
Spiritual Writings and Self-Acceptance
Many people who have healed from trauma find themselves drawn to spiritual writings that encourage self-acceptance and love.
Pema Chodron an American Tibetan- Buddhist Monk famously writes, “WE ALREADY HAVE everything we need. There is no need for self-improvement. All these trips that we lay on ourselves—the heavy-duty fearing that we’re bad and hoping that we’re good, the identities that we so dearly cling to, the rage, the jealousy, and the addictions of all kinds—never touch our basic wealth. They are like clouds that temporarily block the sun. But all the time our warmth and brilliance are right here. This is who we really are. We are one blink of an eye away from being fully awake.”
Realizing Your Brilliance
When trauma is healed you clear the clouds away and realize that you have been perfect just the way you are this whole time. Healing trauma is to feel your loving brilliance. To feel it in yourself and in others.
Pema also writes: “True compassion does not come from wanting to help out those less fortunate than ourselves but from realizing our kinship with all beings.”
When you heal from trauma you get to know that you are hurt broken perfect and brilliant all at the same time. You can have room for both experiences in yourself and others simultaneously.
A Simple Step Toward Healing
Healing means tolerating all that you feel and think from moment to moment. Knowing that feeling comfortable and uncomfortable naturally rises and falls within you. The goal is not to change your experience or come to large conclusions about what they “mean” about you. Healing is slowing down enough to feel and accept what and who you are from moment to moment.
This can sound like “I am so mad! I hate that person! I hate myself!” It can also sound like “I love that person! I love this activity! I love my experience right now!”
The experience of being human is constantly changing. Healing trauma can allow a person to begin to tolerate and accept oneself as they are. Perfectly, imperfect.
If you would like to learn more about trauma therapy in Salt Lake City, UT, and how shame and self-judgement can be resolved feel free to reach out to us at Shade Tree Family Counseling for a free consultation.
Find Support When Healing With Trauma Therapy in Salt Lake City, UT
Begin your journey to healing from trauma by reaching out to Shade Tree Family Counseling. Our compassionate therapists in Salt Lake City, UT, are here to support you in overcoming shame and self-judgment with trauma therapy. Take the first step towards embracing your true, brilliant self by following these three simple steps:
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if Trauma Therapy is right for you
Begin meeting with a skilled trauma therapist
Start your healing journey.
Other Services Offered at Shade Tree Family Counseling
At Shade Tree Family Counseling, we want to provide support for the whole family. So in addition to helping you begin healing from unresolved trauma in Trauma Therapy, our team offers teen counseling for teens struggling to overcome depression, anxiety, family conflict, and more. We also provide Teen Group Therapy for teens looking for extra support from those their own age. For more about trauma therapy check out our blog!