Finding a trauma-informed therapist is the first step toward healing after trauma, but there will come a time when you need to take the next step toward healing as you establish community and relationships with other people. Studies have shown that when people find a supportive network of family and friends, they are more likely to recover from traumatic experiences.

Overcoming trauma doesn’t have to be a lonely or solitary journey. Seek out meaningful ways to connect with friends, family, and your community as you continue to heal emotionally and physically. Tampa offers a variety of activities and environments that can help alleviate anxiety and support the healing process. Whether you’re looking for quiet places to relax or engaging activities to distract and uplift, the Tampa Bay area has plenty of options to promote mental wellness.

Trauma can be simply defined as a stressful, frightening, or distressing event that is difficult to cope with and outside of one’s control. Trauma can happen at any age, and it ranges from severe, life-altering life events to smaller, emotionally damaging everyday moments. When an individual has suffered a traumatic experience or series of events from which they cannot seem to recover, trauma-informed care through a licensed trauma therapist is extremely beneficial. At Christian Counseling of Tampa, we provide trauma-informed care to help you navigate the path to recovery with guidance and compassion.

In a world with unexpected challenges, trauma can find its way into our lives. Whether it's from a single traumatic event or multiple distressing experiences, the impact can be lasting. It's important to learn how to understand trauma and how to address it, for both, survivors and therapists.