Manage Abuse and Trauma Recovery with Counseling from Chapin & Russell
Abuse comes in all forms, including emotional, verbal, physical, and sexual, affecting people of any age. Untreated, this trauma can translate into difficulty functioning in almost every area of life. Many suffer in silence out of fear their story will not be understood. With Chapin & Russell Associates, counseling is available to help you tell your story and heal from the hurt and shame. We also have trained staff who offer practical techniques to assist in your trauma recovery.
Understanding Trauma and Its Symptoms
Trauma, psychological or emotional, is damage you experience to your psyche after experiencing or living through frightening, distressing, or highly emotional events. Individuals experience trauma in different forms; however, its symptoms stay relatively the same. As such, you might be suffering from trauma yourself if experiencing a combination of the following symptoms:
- Disorientation
- Confusion
- Mood Swings
- Insomnia
- Social Withdrawal
- Overwhelming Fear
- Shame
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- And More
Abuse and Other Sources of Trauma
Abuse is one of the more common causes of trauma, and something Chapin & Russell have incredible experience in counseling for. Abuse can take many forms, such as physical, emotional, sexual or otherwise. Ultimately, abuse can be understood as the mistreatment of individuals, often to the benefit of the abusers. However, abuse isn’t the only source of trauma. Trauma can also stem from:
- Pain or injury
- Witnessing acts of violence
- The unexpected death of a loved one
- Breakups or divorce
- Extreme humiliation (public or otherwise)
- Witnessing distressing or unpleasant events
Stages of Recovery
With help from the counselors at Chapin & Russell in Peoria IL, we assist those suffering from significant trauma. Trauma recovery isn’t easy and looks different for everyone. However, using proven methods and coping techniques, we guide you through the stages of recovery.
- Safety and Stabilization – The first step to trauma recovery is to regain a sense of safety and stabilization. Our counselors will assist in regulating everyday emotions and help you regain your sense of safety.
- Remembrance and Mourning – Once you are in a better place emotionally, the next step for working through trauma is remembrance and mourning. Your counselor will help you process your emotions while putting meaning to your feelings.
- Reconnection and Integration – Finally, we assist victims of trauma in recognizing what they have experienced but no longer be bound by it. You must always live with your past events, but they don’t need to define who you are.
Talk with Our Team
Abuse and trauma can be challenging to work through alone. But, with help from the counselors at Chapin & Russell Associates, you can learn how to live with your trauma, manage its symptoms, and take steps towards self-empowerment. Or, if suffering from other mental health disorders, discuss what can be done with our mental health professionals. To learn more, contact us today at 309-681-5850. Also, we are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Ste #2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
