Don't underestimate the impact of trauma

10/31/2021

As a therapist, I often hear people trying to dilute the importance of trauma. They say things like 'It is in the past, so it can't touch me now', or 'What didn't kill me made me stronger'.

I want people to recognize the wide reach of trauma. Left unchecked, trauma can cause toxic stress, an over-production of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. This can lead to a greater likelihood of arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and lung cancer.

But there is help out there. With a little help, you can survive and thrive, despite the toxicity of trauma.

Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
www.chriswarrendickins.com
Psychotherapist, writer, educator, and LGBTQ+ advocate
#beyondtheblue #beyondthebluebook

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Beyond the Blue:
A Survival Guide for the Male Label, and a Healthier Society for All

The male label is associated with a greater risk of harm,
and yet the male labeled are less likely to get the help they need.

This has to change.

To address this, we need to go Beyond the Blue of the Male Label

Chris Warren-Dickins LLB MA LPC
Psychotherapist, author of Beyond the Blue, educator, and LGBTQ+ advocate
#beyondtheblue #beyondthebluebook
Registered office: 143 E Ridgewood Ave, #1484, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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