PAMELA KOHLL

INTIMACY THERAPIST

Trauma occurs when you are overwhelmed by events or circumstances that take place in your life. You may react with horror, helplessness or intensive fear. This extreme stress can overwhelm you and your ability to cope. It’s important,

however, to know two things. You are not alone with over 70% (223.4 million) of adults in the U.S. having experienced some type of traumatic event at least once in their lifetime and, there are researched solutions to treating any of the trauma responses. Help can be attained by you when working with a qualified trauma treatment practitioner.

Some symptoms of trauma include:

• Emotional mood swings, anger and rage
• Physical symptoms like headaches, backaches, stomach aches, sweating, heart palpitations and intestinal disorders
• Being easily started or frightened by noises and touch
• Changes in appetite, sleep and interest in sex
• Nightmares and flashbacks
• A lack of interest in family, friends, everyday activities, work
• Difficulty trusting others, feeling betrayed
• Survival guilt and shame

I use EMDR to treat many clients who have experienced trauma. I am a believer as I have seen symptoms reduced by this treatment modality, and watch as clients improve by feeling lighter, more free, and unchained by what was weighing them down. To read more about EMDR and how this powerful treatment can help you, please visit:  What Is EMDR?.