“I would never do what you do,” is a phrase I often hear when I tell people I’m a trauma therapist. I get it. Who would choose to be constantly exposed to the consequences of malicious child abuse, immeasurable loss, vicious violence and other traumatic experiences?
My colleagues and I make this choice every day, and we do so with resilience, compassion, courage and tenacity. Here are some insights into this unique group of clinicians. 1.
We’ve experienced trauma Many trauma therapists have experienced trauma because many human beings have experienced trauma.
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