Title: Trauma & Spirituality: 4 Things You Need To Know - marthajhorn.com
Headings: Trauma & Spirituality: 4 Things You Need To Know
Trauma & Spirituality: 4 Things You Need To Know
Introduction
Trauma Is A Real Thing
What is trauma?
What are the symptoms of trauma?
Vicarious Trauma Is Also A Real Thing
How Religion & Spirituality Can Make Trauma Worse
Religious Trauma Syndrome
How Religion & Spirituality Can Be Vehicles of Healing for Trauma Survivors
Conclusion
Resources
Related Posts & Pages
Notes & References

Content: What are the symptoms of trauma? Trauma-related symptoms include: 1
Reoccurring, involuntary intrusive thoughts about the traumatic event. Flashbacks or re-experiencing the traumatic event (s) as if they were currently occurring
Hyperarousal when exposed to situations that seem similar in some way to the traumatic event (s)
Avoidance of situations, environments, or people who remind the individual of the traumatic event (s)
Difficulty concentrating
Vivid nightmares
Feeling detached from one’s sense of self, like observing someone else or like being in a dream
Feeling detached from one’s environment or surroundings, things may seem distorted or dream-like
There are other symptoms, but you probably get the idea. Maybe you’ve experienced some of these yourself or you know someone else who has. There are a number of resources listed at the end of this post for more information. Vicarious Trauma Is Also A Real Thing
There is another kind of trauma that is not well-known outside of professional circles and that is “secondary traumatic stress” (STS), 1 also called “vicarious trauma.” STS can develop in individuals who work with trauma survivors on a regular basis: psychotherapists, healthcare professionals, social workers, and others who advocate for traumatized people. Professionals who develop STS often experience many of the same symptoms that their patients and clients experience.