Helping people work through their trauma
Bad things can happen in life: bullying and cyberbullying, accidents, illness, death of a loved one, abuse, poverty or domestic violence. Sometimes, these events can shake a person’s sense of safety and trust. They can feel like they’ve lost control over their lives and experience severe mood swings. These feelings can even delay brain development in children. These are signs and symptoms of trauma.
Several FSGC professionals have specialized training in treating trauma. Our team can provide expert guidance and trauma therapy in Topeka.
Symptoms of trauma
The causes of trauma are as varied as the people who suffer from it; however, some common signs and symptoms include:
- Changes in eating and sleep habits
- Complaints about body aches and pains
- Excessively clingy (children)
- Feeling helpless, like they have no control
- Irritability
- Loss of new developmental skills in children (reverting to wetting the bed, thumb sucking, tantrums, eating with their hands instead of with utensils, etc.)
- General fearfulness or new fears
- Startling easily
- Delays in language (children)
- Aggressive behavior
- Sexualized or risky sexual behavior
- Talking about the traumatic event and reacting to reminders/trauma triggers
Why choose FSGC
Family Service & Guidance Center is a community mental health center that has extensive experience and expertise in meeting the mental health care needs of children, teens and families.
We serve nearly 10,000 individuals and families each year from more than 20 Kansas counties with direct clinical services, education and outreach. Our highly trained, caring professionals are here to help by providing trauma services in Topeka.
Don’t let little problems become big ones.
We know how tough everyday life can be. FSGC can help. Visit the “Get Started” page now and pre-register yourself or your child for mental health services in Topeka at Family Service & Guidance Center. The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll begin to heal.