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WHAT IS TRAUMA? 'Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel the full range of emotions and experiences' (Karen Onderko). Emotional and psychological trauma can result from a single event/incident or multiple events/incidents that cause a huge amount of stress in the body and that may compromise our sense of safety or security. People often think it's only the 'big things' or really 'serious' incidents that cause trauma, however, that's not true. We often experience what we call small 't's' that, if they have specific meaning/significance to us, or occur alongside an accummulation of other small 't's', can result in a traumatic experience. It's really important to dispel this myth because many people don't seek support because they think or feel that the 'thing' they have experience is 'not big enough' or 'not important enoug

We've got some in-person (Glasgow) and online (UK-wide) therapy and counselling appointments available with our anxiety and depression therapists Jackie and Sue. Get in touch for more information or to book an appointment. Take that first step towards improving your life now. Best wishes, Glasgow Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (GADS) and Scotland Anxiety and Depression Counselling Service (SADS) CONTACT W:www.glasgowanxietydepression.co.uk E: support@glasgowanxietydepression.co.uk