trauma is in the eye of the beholder
When it comes to experiencing trauma, this means that only YOU get to define whether or not something was traumatic. The problem is that you may have heard otherwise from people in your life- which can make you question if what you experienced was really trauma. If you feel it was traumatic, then it was. We offer Burnsville, MN based services and teletherapy to help clients like you find hope on the way to healing.
How Do You Know if You’ve Experienced Trauma?
What people who have experienced trauma may notice:
Times where it seems like the trauma is happening again (even if logically, they are aware that it isn’t)
Avoiding talking about, thinking about or being exposed to things that remind them of their trauma.
Nightmares or flashbacks related to the trauma
Being on edge, and easily startled, irritability or anger
Need to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to “numb” their emotions
Kids may regress to earlier behaviors, like bedwetting, thumbsucking, or experience stomachaches.
“Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose. ”
Common Types of Trauma That We Work With
Some typical reasons people may come see us:
Reproductive traumas: Fertility Challenges; Pregnancy/infant loss; NICU experiences; Birth trauma
Abuse (childhood, domestic violence, workplace)
Rape or sexual assault
Career-related traumatic events: Police, fire and first responders; Veterans; Medical providers; Teachers
Loss of a loved one
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event
How We Approach Trauma
As a trauma-informed practice, we want this to be a safe space for you to come. We keep lighting low, and sounds as soft as possible. The practitioners at Iris Mental Health & Wellness have had advanced training in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including play therapy, mindfulness-based stress-reduction, and complementary therapies (massage, acupuncture, and energy work). Some of our specialized approaches are described below:
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
ART is an approach that addresses the mind/body connection, and focuses on the negative images that trigger emotional and physical reactions. Most people notice a reduction in distress after only one session, and the average use of ART is 3 sessions.
Staff trained in ART:
Rachel Barr
Chelsea Brumme
Joey Brumme
Sarah Doll
Katy Johncox
Ashley Mitchell
Kate Rubischko
Samantha Shvetzoff
Katy Strub
Crystal Clancy
Visit our “Meet the Team” page to review the bio of these, or any other, of the Iris Mental Health & Wellness professionals
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is based on a theory which states that all of our distressing symptoms in the present day are due to improperly stored memories and body sensations. The therapist and client work together to attend to distressing material in the past, present and future. The goal is to gain insight, integrate the sense of self, resolve distress, and promote healing.
Staff trained in EMDR:
Mira Cummins
Britnie Krueger
Elyse Robinson
Shannon Wohlman
Ryan Wohlman
Visit our “Meet the Team” page to review the bio of these, or any other, of the Iris Mental Health & Wellness professionals
Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Tf-cbt)
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is an approach for children and adolescents who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events.
It is a components-based treatment model that incorporates trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques. Children and parents learn new skills to help process thoughts and feelings related to traumatic life events; manage and resolve distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related traumatic life events; and enhance safety, growth, parenting skills, and family communication.
Staff trained in TF-CBT:
Joey Brumme
Britnie Krueger
Visit our “Meet the Team” page to review the bio of these, or any other, of the Iris Mental Health & Wellness professionals.
Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy (CPT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy
CPT (Cognitive Reprocessing Therapy) that helps better understand the effect that traumatic experiences have on the clients’ beliefs about themselves, others, and the world.
CPT asks questions or suggests exercises to help express what thoughts and beliefs are about what happened or being experienced. The therapist will ask more questions that will help examine the story, and consider things that had not been considered before. This can help clients make change in the thoughts and beliefs they have, and make the experiences more tolerable.
Katy Strub is trained in CPT through the Veterans Administration (VA).
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) believes that the body is a source of information which can help clients with processing of challenging, traumatic, and developmental experiences. SP is a holistic approach that includes somatic (body sensations), emotional, thought processing and integration. SP can help you feel more connected with your body, and positively impact the way you feel in the world and in relationships. This approach can be used on its own, or in conjunction with other approaches.
More information available on the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute website.
Sarah Doll is trained in SP through the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute.
For additional integrative approaches that can be used in conjunction with therapy, visit the QNRT & Craniosacral Therapy pages!
Ready to Find Hope & Healing?
If you’re ready to find hope & healing from the trauma you’ve experienced, our team is ready to help. Simply find a provider and book an initial appointment to get started.
