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As a vet with lifelong trauma, allow them to open up on their schedule. If you go too fast we don’t trust you and we’ll just get angry/upset. It’s another form of trauma to talk/relive this.
If you’re not a therapist be an ear. That’s it. A safe space is better than nothing.
Chances are just by providing a listening ear you are helping. That being said, you can encourage your client to identify the emotions that come up when they're remembering or thinking about their trauma, or when they get "triggered." To try and find those triggers see if she can identify when she feels that way on the day to day and what activities make it stronger or weaker.
I totally agree (be a listening ear and meet them where they are) and refer to a community therapist that provided fee for service or based on his or her income..
Are they still in the beginning stage of treatment? I would say start first with some deep breathing, muscle relaxation and grounding techniques so they feel like they have something to fall back on if the narrative gets too intense. Good luck! 😊
It is probably going to take a good amount of time for them to build up trust and rapport with you and really open up. But I am sure with consistency and time they will open up and you will be able to help them in the way they need.
Hi. ARC therapist here. You want to provide a safe space for them. Helping them to feel safe and secure is the base need for helping to get them regulated and in a space to do trauma work. Referring to a trauma informed clinician would be the way to go here. I do not recommend doing trauma work with them if you are not trained in it because it can leave them highly triggered if not done correctly. But increasing felt safety and giving them tools to regulate would be step one towards healing ❤️🩹
If someone isn’t ready to talk about the issue, begin by building the relationship. Ask them to tell you more about themselves, anything they feel is relevant, important, etc. Sometimes it’s best to have some casual talk about another person in their life, or something that motivates them. This can get them relaxed and helps the mind ease into the reason you’re meeting if trust is built from the beginning.