Janine is an experienced trauma counsellor in Fourways. Offering Trauma Counselling and trauma debriefing to individuals and groups, both in person and online.
“Trauma Creates Change you don’t choose, healing creates change you do choose” – Michelle Rosenthal
What is a Traumatic Event?
A traumatic event is an event where you (or even a close family member/close friend) has been exposed to or witnessed an event or situation where an actual death, possibility of death, serious injury or sexual violence has occurred. Traumatic events can also be classified as having to repeatedly be exposed to the details of traumatic events for example those who are police, paramedics, fire fighters etc. who may daily deal with the after math or having to take down details for example of a traumatic event. Traumatic events can be manmade (experiencing an attack from someone) or natural (flooding, fires, earthquake etc.).
Some examples of traumatic experiences are:
- Natural disasters (cyclone, floods, fire etc.)
- Abuse
- A physical attack
- Violence (physical attack, hi jack, break in)
- Car Accident or other major type accident
- Being exposed to shocking, upsetting, graphic content or situation
If you find you are not able to “move past” a traumatic event or find that your behaviour has changed so much that you are not able to cope efficiently on a day to day basis you may need trauma counselling.
For further information and sessions with a Trauma Counsellor in Fourways contact Janine on janine@yourtherapy.co.za