Common signs and symptoms

• Intrusive symptoms may include distressing memories, nightmares, flashbacks, or intense emotional and physiological reactions to reminders of traumatic experiences.

• Avoidance symptoms may include efforts to avoid thoughts, emotions, conversations, people, places, or situations associated with the trauma.

• Negative changes in mood and cognition may include guilt, shame, fear, emotional numbness, hopelessness, detachment from others, or persistent negative beliefs about oneself or the world.

• Hyperarousal symptoms may include irritability, anger, hypervigilance, exaggerated startle response, sleep disturbance, difficulty concentrating, or feeling constantly on edge.

• Dissociative symptoms may include depersonalization, derealization, emotional disconnection, memory disturbances, or feeling detached from reality or oneself.

• Trauma related difficulties may also include impaired relationships, decreased sense of safety, emotional dysregulation, impulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression, or reduced daily functioning.

Trauma

Professional guidance

Many individuals may struggle with symptoms which are confusing or distressing, and professional guidance can provide clarity and understanding, helping to identify the underlying issues. Additionally, addressing mental health concerns can prevent the escalation of symptoms and improve overall well-being, allowing individuals to regain control over their lives.

CBT

Treatment

How Trauma is usually treated

...with Older Adults

LRT

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