Healing from Trauma

This is a great question. Another way to ask this question is, can men heal if you experienced a traumatic event? The word trauma in the mental health arena is an umbrella term that encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Men don’t need to be diagnosed with PTSD in order to benefit from trauma therapy. A trauma […]

Picture this: a family is sitting at American Family Field watching the Brewers play the Cubs, having the time of their lives. But the husband, who is physically present, has racing thoughts related to his own safety, his family’s safety, and what possible threats could be looming when surrounded by all those people. This is

A young police officer sits at home after a double shift and contemplates whether to start in-person or online trauma therapy due to traumatic experiences encountered in the line of duty. But he is not the only one asking this question. Men across Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin are weighing the same decision every day. Some

A mid-40s man sits in his truck in a downtown Milwaukee parking garage after a long day. His shoulders are locked up around his ears, and his jaw is clenched so tight it aches. His stomach has been knotted for the past month due to work stress. He hasn’t slept for more than five hours

Picture this: you’re surrounded by friends hanging out at Veteran’s Park Lakefront in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and have no issues playing lawn darts or engaging in chitchat. But as the conversations amongst you all become deeper, you feel yourself starting to constrict internally and shy away from engaging in the conversation. Experiencing trauma in life, especially

One symptom that men can experience after trauma is hypervigilance and the inability to relax. This is due to the body’s fight-or-flight response being stuck in the on position and nervous system dysregulation. This blog will discuss how trauma therapy for men in Milwaukee, WI can help you heal from trauma.  Schedule a Consultation What

When you experience a traumatic event, the brain shifts quickly into a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response. These responses are governed by the lower regions of your brain and your nervous system. This is why traditional talk therapy does not have the potency to assist with trauma recovery, and why trauma therapy in Milwaukee,

Vicarious trauma occurs when you directly witness a traumatic event happen to another person or receive firsthand accounts of a traumatic situation that occurred to someone else. Trauma therapy for men in Milwaukee, WI can help you recover from not only directly witnessing a traumatic experience but also from vicarious trauma. Schedule a Consultation What

You’re a strong man, but you can’t seem to shake the impacts of past events in your life. Trauma therapy in Milwaukee, WI carries a fear that stops many men from reaching out, the belief that you’ll have to stare trauma down in order to heal. This couldn’t be further from the truth. So, if

Trauma is like a deep-growing weed in the ground. Its roots cut through different layers of soil. For some men, trauma creates anxiety, while for others, trauma might influence more depressive symptoms. Trauma, anxiety, and depression can tear apart the relationships that mean the most to you. Find out how trauma therapy for men in