Trauma

PTSD is not a failure to cope; it is a normal response to abnormal events. Trauma debriefing is not about reliving what happened or forcing meaning too soon. It is about creating safety, restoring a sense of control, and helping the body and mind process what could not be processed at the time. In my work, debriefing is paced, contained, and grounded — allowing the story to be told without overwhelming the person telling it. The goal is not to erase what happened, but to reduce its grip, so memories no longer intrude, the body can stand down, and life can move forward again — with the trauma held, rather than holding you.