Are you or your partner recovering from a trauma?
At Marler Counseling, we understand that trauma can have a profound impact on individuals and relationships. We're here to support you and your partner in recovering from trauma and building a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
It all started when... Recovering from Trauma
Many couples have one or more partners who are survivors of a trauma injury.
Recovering from a personal trauma can be a long and challenging road. Research has shown that the presence of a stable and loving bond with ones partner can be a substantial help to the survivor’s healing from Trauma. Emotionally Focused Therapy can stabilize the relationship so that it can provide a secure base, a platform for the survivor to begin to touch and come to terms with the traumatic experience. This then provides hope that enables survivors to move to deeper levels of healing and trauma recovery than can be provided with individual therapy alone.
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that can have a long-lasting impact on a person's physical, emotional, and mental health. Trauma can be caused by a variety of events, including:
Physical assault
Sexual assault
Domestic violence
Child abuse
War
Natural disasters
Serious accidents
People who have experienced trauma may experience a variety of symptoms, including:
Flashbacks
Nightmares
Anxiety
Depression
Difficulty concentrating
Irritability
Withdrawal from social activities
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Trauma Recovery
At Marler Counseling, we use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples recover from trauma. EFT is a proven-effective approach that helps couples identify and address the underlying emotional issues that are contributing to their problems. EFT can help couples:
Develop a deeper understanding of each other's experiences
Increase empathy and compassion
Build a stronger emotional bond
Resolve conflict more effectively
In cases where the trauma was perpetuated by attachment figures, the lack of any kind of attachment security and the ongoing relational distress can actively perpetuate the effects of the trauma, and the effects of trauma perpetuate the relational distress. In this case trauma renders the need for safe attachment urgent, and, at the same time, frames attachment relationships as direct sources of danger. To the couple there seems to be no exit or respite.
How Couples Counseling Can Help
Couples counseling can be a valuable tool for couples who are recovering from trauma. It can provide a safe and supportive space for couples to:
Share their experiences
Process their emotions
Learn healthy coping mechanisms
Rebuild trust and intimacy
Develop stronger communication skills
Benefits of Couples Counseling for Trauma Recovery
Couples counseling can help couples who are recovering from trauma to:
Reduce symptoms of trauma
Improve communication and conflict resolution skills
Build a stronger relationship
Create a more fulfilling life together
Trauma Recovery in Denver, CO
