Ing. Bc. Vladimír Horák
4 years
Trauma and Crisis Situations
Challenging life situations and a way to find your footing again
Trauma is a psychological response to an event or a long-term situation that exceeded a person's ability to cope with it and disrupted their sense of safety. It can be a one-off event (an accident, the sudden loss of a loved one, an assault), long-term exposure to a threatening environment, for example in childhood, or trauma passed down between generations. A crisis is a temporary period when the ways of coping you have relied on so far stop being enough, for example after a loss, a breakup or a major life change.
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Life sometimes brings us situations that deeply affect us and shake us to our very foundations. Whether it is the sudden loss of a loved one, domestic violence, divorce or a breakup, losing your job or another trauma, these experiences leave a lasting mark on our soul. We often feel lost, without meaning in life and full of pain that we cannot process.
It is precisely in these difficult moments that it is important not to remain alone. Professional help can provide you with a safe space to express your feelings and process trauma. A therapist will help you find strategies for coping with the crisis, support you in the grieving process, and help you discover a new meaning in life.
The road to recovery can be difficult, but you are not alone. With the support of a professional, you can gradually process your experiences, find inner strength, and regain a sense of control over your life. Whether you are coping with recent trauma or the long-term effects of past injuries, there is a way to regain stability and make a new beginning.
Remember that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but of courage, and the first step toward a better tomorrow. Together, we can work to help you rediscover joy, meaning, and inner peace in your life.
- Crisis
- Challenging Life Situations
- Forgiveness
- Psychological Wounds
- Mourning
- Loss of a Loved One
- Loss of Meaning in Life
- Transgenerational Trauma
- Trauma
- Grieving
- Life Changes
- Meaning of Life
- Dying
- Coping with Life Situations
When to seek help?
Memories come back against your will.
Thoughts, images or dreams about the event overwhelm you even weeks later and trigger intense fear.
You avoid places and people.
You steer clear of everything that reminds you of the event, and your world gets smaller as a result.
You're constantly on guard.
You find it hard to fall asleep, you startle easily, you're irritable or you can't concentrate.
You feel disconnected.
You feel as if you're living behind glass, you're drifting away from people close to you, and things you used to enjoy are losing their meaning.
The grief won't go away.
Months have passed since you lost someone close, but the pain still paralyses you and you can't manage everyday responsibilities.
You're looking for an escape.
To cope with tension, you reach more and more often for alcohol, food, work or your phone.
Experts on this topic
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PhDr. Hana Pucherová
8 years
Jakub Jílek MSc
3 years
Mgr. Eva Navrátilová
4 years
Mgr. Monika Součková
4 years
Bc. Michaela Adamová
7 years
Mgr. Alžběta Loskotová
4 years
MgA. Isabel Mendoza
3 years
Mgr. Petr Kosík
7 years
Bc. Bedřich Zuzánek
4 years
Ing. Mgr. Aleš Kabilka
15 years
Mgr. at Mgr. Dana Matoušová
12 years
Mgr. Dagmar Jurišová
4 years
Mgr. Dominika Waldová
4 years
Mgr. Bc. Bedřich Čermák
20 years
Mgr. Edita Ondarza
7 years
Mgr. Barbora Plzáková
2 years
Mgr. Hana Haisová
8 years
Bc. Helena Sira
7 years
Mgr. Ingrid Jílková
15 years
Ing. Iveta Hlaváčová, MBA
14 years
Mgr. Ivona Martínková
6 years
Mgr. Denisa Hoffmanová
5 years
Mgr. Diana Hajduchová
6 years
Mgr. Klára Convoy
3 years
Mgr. Kristýna Hriciková
5 years
Mgr. Lenka Havlíková
10 years
Bc. Libor Kobylka
3 years
Mgr. Lukáš Kerhart, MBA
12 years
Mgr. Marie Hollá
5 years
Mgr. Bc. Markéta Krajíčková
4 years
Mgr. Martina Černá, Ph.D.
5 years
Ing. Mgr. Andrej Kuruc
7 years
Mgr. et Mgr. Martina Salamonová
20 years
Michaela El-Ahmadieh, DiS.
3 years
Mgr. Michal Filák
7 years
Mgr. Milada Ferencová
6 years
PhDr. Gabriela Hendlová
10 years
Mgr. Monika Jelínková
10 years
Mgr. Jiří Chromčák
22 years
Bc. et Bc. Andrea Brožová
3 years
Mgr. MgA. Matyáš Fialka
12 years
Mgr. Barbora Jacková
7 years
Mgr. Petra Jonášová, DiS.
13 years
Mgr. Bc. Petra Poláchová
15 years
Ing. Renata Gondeková
8 years
Mgr. Robert Stuchlík
25 years
Mgr. Lucie Koštial Zpěváková
13 years
Mgr. Světlana Košeleva
4 years
Mgr. Tereza Mičánková
4 years
Mgr. Veronika Ešnerová
6 years
Mgr. Viktor Rímeš
13 years
Viktoriia Yufest
9 years
Bc. Vladimíra Molleková
4 years
Mgr. Zdeněk Svoboda
3 years
Mgr. Zuzana Hořejšová
5 years
Mgr. Zuzana Vaňková
8 years
Mgr. Silvie Ročovská Ph.D.
17 years
Mgr. Jan Vávra
15 years
Mgr. Lucie Novotná
3 years
Mgr. Martin Helik
8 years
Mgr. Bc. Kateřina Adamcová
10 years
I need urgent help
Crisis hotlines for children, youth, and adults who find themselves in an acute mental crisis or difficult life situation operate 24 hours a day either by phone or in writing.
What approaches are used for trauma?
EMDR
The EMDR method was developed in the late 1980s by the American psychologist Francine Shapiro. While recalling a difficult event, alternating stimulation is used, most often eye movements, so that the memory gradually loses its emotional intensity. The World Health Organization lists it among the recommended approaches for post-traumatic stress disorder.
Trauma-focused CBT
Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy works with the thoughts, emotions and behaviours that persist after an event. At a safe pace, a person returns to their memories, learns to recognise distorted beliefs (for example “it was my fault”) and to manage anxiety. It was originally developed for children and adolescents; today its variants are also used with adults.
Body-based approaches
Trauma is stored not only in memories but also in the body, as tension, stiffness or constant alertness. Body-oriented approaches, such as somatic experiencing (Peter Levine), focus on sensing bodily sensations, calming the nervous system and restoring a sense of safety. They are often combined with other forms of work.
Supportive conversations and crisis support
Right after a difficult event, the aim is not to analyse the trauma but to stabilise: to have space to talk, to be heard and to find support. Supportive conversations help you get your bearings in the situation, cope with strong emotions and gradually return to everyday life. In acute danger, call 112 or a crisis line.
Which approach is suitable depends on the person and the situation. It's best to talk it over with a professional.
Frequently asked questions
What is trauma, and how is it different from everyday stress?
Stress is a response to pressure that usually fades once the pressure is over. Trauma arises when an event or a long-term situation exceeds a person's ability to cope with it and disrupts their sense of safety. Its signs, such as recurring memories, avoidance or constant alertness, can persist for months or even years after the event.
What happens at the first session with a professional?
The first session is for getting to know each other. The professional will ask what brings you and what you would like to change. You don't have to talk about the traumatic event in detail if you're not ready. You set the pace. At the end, you agree together whether and how you will continue.
Is an online session as effective as an in-person one?
For many forms of psychological support, research shows comparable results online and in person. An online session has the advantage that you are in a familiar environment and don't have to travel anywhere. It's important to have a quiet place where no one will disturb you. If you are more comfortable with face-to-face contact, you can choose an in-person session.
Which approach is best for trauma?
There is no universally best approach. In professional practice, approaches used for trauma include EMDR, trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy, body-based approaches and supportive conversations. Suitability depends on the type of trauma, how long it has lasted and what feels safe for the person. A relationship of trust with the professional is just as important when choosing.
How much does a session cost, and can it be online?
Each professional sets their own price. On Terapio, prices start from CZK 1,000 per session. Sessions take place online, and some professionals also offer in-person sessions. You can see the price, format and available times on each profile.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you come with. After a recent crisis, a few sessions are sometimes enough to stabilise. Processing long-term trauma or childhood trauma usually takes longer. You agree on the number and frequency of sessions with the professional and can adjust them as you go.
How do I choose a professional?
Look at which topics the professional works with, what education and training they have and what session format they offer. A sense of safety and trust is just as important, so it's fine to consider after the first session whether the collaboration suits you. If not, you can try someone else.
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