Hull and East Riding
Sometimes, life gets complicated, and we experience struggles and worries.
We can often manage the experience and move on reasonably quickly. However, suppose something distressing happens that leaves us terrified, helpless, and unable to cope. In that case, it can have a significant, long-term effect on our emotional well-being.
This effect is called trauma.
Trauma can be a range of things. We use the word to describe adverse events that are emotionally painful or overwhelm our ability to cope with life.
Trauma does not need to be a big thing like an act of terrorism or earthquake. Many times, the trauma can be a small thing that has had a big impact on your life and how you feel, think or act. Trauma can also build up over time.
Trauma can also build up over time.
Being constantly criticised or spoken to in a negative way regularly can be considered trauma.
Some common examples of trauma also include:
- Being involved in or witnessing a bad accident
- Physical abuse
- Neglect
- Sexual abuse
- Bulling
- The loss of a loved one.
- Being the victim of crime
- Psychological abuse
Trauma can also be related to certain parts of your identity
- for example, racism, gender, or another form of discrimination.
Sometimes other people may suggest that your experience has not been traumatic. Trauma is individual and can seem insignificant to some – if, for you, it has impacted your life negatively then it’s trauma.
The Trauma Centre has specialised Children and Young People counsellors who have undergone specific training to work alongside you and your needs.
We recognise that what works for one young person may not work for another.
Our counsellors will use patience and understanding to support you and
help you to feel comfortable and confident to work through your difficulties.
It's important to note that we won't tell others what you say within the therapy room unless
there is a specific safeguarding concern – we will always share with you if this happens and discuss ways forward. We won't tell you what to do or take sides. We are here for you.
We appreciate that talking can be complicated or too much, so we offer a range of activities, such as crafts and games, for you to do. You can show us how you feel without necessarily using words. Or we can share the time, have fun, create something or nothing, and explore media whilst building
up confidence, self-esteem, and feelings of safety.
Trauma can impact us in different ways, These are some of the more common themes:
anxiety - anger - bullying - depression - low self-esteem - panic attacks - health concerns - bereavement
school difficulties - eating concerns - sleeping issues - friendship difficulties - suicide ideation
- social anxiety - self-harm - transitions
There are many other concerns we can help you with.
Thank you for looking at our site. We hope you found it friendly and helpful.
If you are looking for some support from us and are over 13 years of age, please complete our referral form.
If you're twelve or younger, you or your parent(s)/guardian(s) can request a professional referral through your teacher/doctor/social/mental health worker or other professionals involved in your welfare.
We will still work with and support you.
The Trauma Centre is not a crisis centre and are not open 24 hours a day.
Here are some useful contacts should you need to speak to someone before we get back to you.
If you feel suicidal or have seriously hurt yourself dial 999 and ask for an ambulance, or tell an adult and ask them to dial 999 for you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed and like you can't cope, you can:
Ring HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141
Contact the Samaritans on 116 123
Text SHOUT to Shout's text line on 85258
Here are some other support networks which may be useful:
Action for Children
actionforchildren.org.uk
Supports children, young people and families across England with emotional and practical
care.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Information and support for anyone who is struggling with things and needs to talk. Offers a
helpline and webchat.
Childline
0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Information and advice for young people on topics like bullying, your body and relationships.
Also provides:
*A phone helpline
*1-2-1 online chats with counsellors
FRANK
0300 123 6600
82111 (textline)
talktofrank.com
Confidential support, advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
Hub of Hope
hubofhope.co.uk
A UK-wide database of mental health charities and organisations offering advice and
support.
NHS Every Mind Matters
nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health
Information and advice on mental health and wellbeing for young people.
Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep.