Trauma Resolution Therapy
Q: What is TRT?
A: TRT is a 5-phase structured process used for resolving trauma at the source. It involves both writing and reading aloud.
A: In this model, trauma is defined as anything that happens to you that contradicts your values and beliefs about how life should have been. Based on that definition, everyone has some sort of trauma, and it varies from person to person.
A: No, TRT is not for everyone, but is effective for many. In one session, I can tell you if TRT is a therapeutic approach that might work for you.
Q: How is TRT different from other types of therapy? A: TRT is a structured process. When you process your trauma, you will read only what you wrote, and will respond to specific questions asked by the therapist.
Q: Can I just write about it? Why do I need to read it?
A: No. Reading your trauma to another person and receiving their feedback is essential to the healing process.
Q: How long will TRT take?
A: There is no definite answer to that question. It depends on the type of trauma you have experienced. For long-term trauma, it can take anywhere from 6 months to 2 years; shorter term trauma may be resolved in shorter period of time.
Q: Are there faster ways to deal with my issues?
A: Problems can be dealt with in a variety of ways. Many other approaches focus on changing behaviors and treating symptoms. TRT resolves trauma; symptom resolution and change are the permanent by-products.
Q: How will I know if my trauma is truly resolved?
A: As you work through the process, you may begin to notice some of your behaviors, attitudes or responses changing - things you did not make a conscious effort to change. What makes TRT unique is that you do not fix yourself - as you grieve the losses you experienced, you heal - from the inside out. Changes often continue to manifest long after the TRT process has ended.
A: TRT involves both writing and reading. After you meet with your counselor for an assessment and identify the source of trauma you will address first, you begin writing about what happened. The writing is done in a very specific format and is different in each phase. Your therapist will explain the format for each phase and will help you learn the structure. Each week before your session you will spend some time writing. During your session you will read what you wrote and will process it with your therapist.
A: The first step is an assessment. Call 678-665-8455 or
email me today to schedule an appointment.