/TraumaEveryone experiences difficult or drastic events in life
Sometimes we manage to process these experiences, but sometimes they continue to work on a deeper level.
Trauma is not only what happened, but also what happened happens inside as a result of that experience. When the nervous system is unable to fully process an event, the body can continue to react as if the danger is still present.
Often, we unconsciously develop ways to deal with these feelings. This can include coping strategies such as working excessively, withdrawing, seeking control, or substance use.
At Affect2U, we don't just look at the symptoms, but at the underlying experiences and patterns that stand in the way of recovery.
Different shapes
of trauma
Trauma can express itself in different ways. Some people struggle with a specific traumatic event, while others mainly experience the consequences in their daily functioning or relationships.
Burnout
Many people keep going for a long time, even when their body and mind are signaling that it's getting too much. Ultimately, this can lead to a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion.
Burnout
Depression
Everyone feels sad or exhausted from time to time. But in the case of depression, these feelings persist for a long time and affect daily life.
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
In post-traumatic stress disorder, the nervous system continues to react as if the danger is still present. Memories of the past keep coming up, making it difficult to experience peace, safety and stability.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Trauma counseling
Trauma processing
at Affect2U
Recovering from trauma requires a safe environment, professional guidance and an approach that involves both the mind and the body.
That's why, at Affect2U, we work with a combination of top-down and bottom-up therapies that reinforce each other.. This way, we can process trauma step by step and rebuild stability.
Our guidance can include:
individual therapy
group therapy
psychoeducation
body-oriented and emotion-oriented therapy
trauma-based treatment modules
Depending on your journey, this can be further deepened in follow-up programs such as The Journey Inwards. Through this combination, we work on insight (thinking) as well as on the nervous system and the body, so that recovery can take place step by step.
Our guidance can include:
individual therapy
group sessions
family counseling
outpatient routes or residential admission
Many people walk around with the effects of trauma for a long time before they seek help. Nevertheless, professional guidance can help you to experience peace, stability and trust again.
How does Affect2U help you
when dealing with trauma?
You feel that something is stuck. Maybe you've been carrying around experiences for a long time that you can't properly place, or you notice that they keep coming back to your mind, body, or behavior. Trauma is not always visible, but it is palpable. And no matter how hard you try to give it a place yourself, sometimes it just doesn't work alone.
At Affect2U, you don't have to carry it alone. Together with you, our team of therapists, psychologists and experts will look at what's going on. We look for what lies beneath the surface and help you to experience safety, insight and peace again step by step.
Ready to take the next step?
Time to look at your situation
honestly.
Dealing with trauma requires time and guidance. Nevertheless, recovery often starts with one conversation.
During an intake interview, we listen to your story and together we will see which approach suits you best.
