Effects of Trauma on Women

When one experiences a traumatic life event the very foundations of one's belief in the world and the self are shattered. The world becomes a scary place and the self cannot be trusted to judge what situations and people are safe to associate with.

From this place of fear develop isolation and loneliness that lead to depression and feelings of personal incompetence that provide messages like:

"Will another terrible event happen to me if I venture out?"

"If I couldn't keep myself safe, if I made the decision to trust this person and was betrayed then how can I trust any decisions I make?"

Have you experienced a traumatic event such as an accident?

Were you abused or neglected by a trusted person during child or adulthood?

Are you isolated and alone in keeping the secrets of your past?

Do you experience flashbacks of a traumatic event(s)?

Do you feel like you are detached from your daily life, in a dream-like state?

Fear and isolation give the trauma continuing control over your life.

You don't have to be alone any longer.

Vermont Center for Human Growth and Development will work with you in developing a program that works for your specific needs.