Title: The Impact of Second-Hand Trauma
Headings: The Impact of Second-Hand Trauma
The Impact of Second-Hand Trauma
Treatment for Second-Hand Trauma:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Content: Agitation or irritability
Confusion
Intense fear
Hypervigilant
Angry outbursts
Sad or depressed
Feelings of guilt or hopelessness
Nightmares or sleeplessness
Constantly worried about death
Unable to focus or concentrate
Avoidance of public places
Chronic illness (i.e. headaches, stomach pain)
Socially withdrawn or dissociated
Insensitive to violence
Treatment for Second-Hand Trauma: Knowing and understanding that second-hand trauma is a real disorder that can affect daily lives is the first step to recovery. The second step is connecting with a qualified therapist who can provide counseling along with a treatment plan to bring balance back into everyday living. With treatment, symptoms can go away as early as a few weeks. However, without counseling the symptoms can last for months or years, and morph into other types of disorders and behaviors that may include the abuse of drugs or alcohol. There are two very effective forms of treatment for second-hand trauma outlined below: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an effective form of treatment that can include relaxation techniques, psychological crisis management, and other special treatments as needed. Individuals are also taught coping skills and how to understand the anxiety associated with the traumatic event. Sometimes medication may also be needed to help the person deal with anxiety, depression, or agitation. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy that is used to help millions of people of all ages according to the EMDR International Association.