A psychologist uses several techniques to help individuals suffering from emotional trauma, with the goal of understanding the person’s feelings and helping them change negative thought patterns and behaviors associated with these thoughts. Here’s how a psychologist may assist you:

• Initial Assessment: This involves an exploratory session aimed at understanding the details of the trauma and how it has affected your life. The psychologist will ask a series of questions to identify the psychological and physical symptoms that led to the trauma and how it has impacted your daily life. Sometimes, a questionnaire or psychological measurement tools are used to assess the level of anxiety, depression, or disorders the person is experiencing.
• Building Trust: A safe environment is created where no judgment is passed, which helps the individual open up. Trust is an essential element in therapy, as it provides the individual with the feeling that someone is listening to and understanding them.
• Using Psychotherapy Techniques: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is often used to help patients recognize negative thoughts associated with the trauma they experienced. They then learn how to replace those thoughts with more positive and realistic ones. Focus is also placed on changing behavioral patterns that hinder recovery.

The therapist may also choose to use exposure therapy, which helps individuals gradually face situations or memories related to the trauma. This approach aims to reduce anxiety and fear associated with bad memories and trains the mind to handle them more flexibly.

Narrative Therapy is another approach used to treat emotional trauma. This method helps the individual reframe the story related to the trauma, to reduce feelings of guilt or self-blame, and to change their perspective on the events.

Relaxation techniques, including breathing exercises and meditation, are also used to reduce stress and mitigate the physical responses caused by the trauma.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another technique aimed at helping the individual accept negative emotions rather than suppressing them and working towards emotional trauma recovery.

• Enhancing Coping Skills: The psychologist helps the individual develop skills to deal with stress, improve time management, and face difficult situations calmly. They also help in building a strong social support network.
• The psychologist also assists in processing painful memories by dealing with past traumas safely and constructively.
• Follow-up and Support: The psychologist will offer continuous support and may adjust the treatment plan if necessary.

All of this and more can be found at Nafsology in Dubai. Contact us and schedule your appointment now!

It’s important to note that the duration of therapy varies from person to person and from one type of trauma to another. Some types may take weeks, while others may extend to months. However, in the end, the therapy will result in noticeable improvement, reducing psychological and physical symptoms and enhancing your overall quality of life. You’ll regain your ability to handle life’s stresses and manage problems more effectively. Treating emotional trauma requires collaboration and patience to achieve the desired results