Navigate trauma for better coping and healing
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH) — Cassidy DuHadway, a therapist at Purple Sky Counseling, joined us on the show to open up the conversation about trauma types, how it shows up and wha… Cassidy DuHadway, a therapist at Purple Sky Counseling, discusses trauma types and methods to address it. She defines trauma as any experience that overwhelms an individual's system at their current age and developmental stage, impacting their belief systems about safety. She highlights the prevalence of trauma, with over 25% of American youth experiencing serious traumatic events by age 16 and 5% of adults diagnosed with PTSD annually in the US. DuWasway suggests measures like mindfulness, learning new skills, and seeking therapy as potential tools for healing and recovery.
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH) — Cassidy DuHadway, a therapist at Purple Sky Counseling, joined us on the show to open up the conversation about trauma types, how it shows up and what can help. She defines trauma as any experience that overwhelms an individual’s system at their current age and developmental stage, shaping belief systems about safety. Trauma encompasses various types including generational trauma, abuse, neglect, and grief.
DuHadway highlights the distinction between complex PTSD and PTSD, emphasizing the prevalence of trauma, with over 25% of American youth experiencing serious traumatic events by age 16, and 5% of adults diagnosed with PTSD annually in the US. She notes physical and psychological manifestations of trauma, such as autoimmune disorders and maladaptive behaviors. To address trauma, DuHadway suggests measures like mindfulness, learning new skills, and seeking therapy, offering approaches like EMDR and DBT as potential tools for healing and recovery.
For more information, visit Purple Sky Counseling’s website purpleskyycouseling.com ,
and follow along on social media @purpleskycounseling and @therapywithcassidy