Why Do I React This Way? Connecting Your Present to Your Past with Trauma-Informed Care

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Nov 6
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Updated: Nov 7

Why Do I React This Way? Connecting Your Present to Your Past with Trauma-Informed Care

Do you ever wonder why small things make you feel very big feelings? Are there times when your body or mind reacts before you think?

You may ask, “Why do I react this way?” These reactions often come from your past. Trauma-informed care helps us find that answer. It helps us see how what happened before still affects us now.

At Yapriah Life and Healing PLLC, we walk with you gently to connect your present to your past with Trauma-Informed Care. We help you feel safe, grow, and heal.

What Is Trauma-Informed Care?

Trauma-Informed Care is an approach that prioritizes safety and respect. It assumes that anyone might have pain from the past. It tells helpers to be kind, patient, and clear. It avoids things that could make you feel unsafe again.

At Yapriah, our Trauma-Informed Care means:

We listen without judging.
We create a safe space for you to share.
We use methods that research and evidence support.
We work with your strengths, not just your problems.

Why Our Reactions Come from the Past

Your feelings and reactions come from what your brain has learned. If your brain learned to stay alert, you may feel jumpy. If it learned to shut down, you may feel numb.

These reactions once kept you safe. But now they can cause new pain. Trauma makes the present look like the past. That’s why a small trigger can feel like a big threat.

Trauma-informed treatment helps you see why your body reacts and how you can choose a calmer response next time.

Connecting Your Present to Your Past with Trauma-Informed Care

A therapist helps you find links between now and then.

You might say a small thing made you cry. The therapist may ask gently, “What does this feeling remind you of?” You might remember a time you felt scared or alone. That memory can explain the strong feeling now.

That memory can explain the strong feeling now. When we name the memory and the feeling, it loses some power. You learn a new choice.

What to Expect at Yapriah

At Yapriah, we start by making sure you feel safe. We want you to know you are seen and heard. Our work is warm and personal.

We use research and real-world ways that help people grow. We give you tools to feel better and to stand strong.

If you are a current client, your schedule will be easy to find. If you are new, we welcome you. You can ask about care and times that work for you.

The Treatment Process: Simple Steps

1. A safe first talk. We listen. We ask what you need. We plan with you.

2. Small steps. Change can feel hard. We pick small, kind steps.

3. Skill building. You learn ways to calm your body. You learn to name feelings. You learn to ask for what you need.

4. Practice and support. We practice skills together. We cheer on your wins.

5. Grow strong. Over time, you feel more in charge. You make the life you want.

What Trauma-Informed Treatment Looks Like

Safety: We ensure that you are safe in both the room and the plan.
Trust: We keep our word and act with care.
Option: You assist in making decisions regarding your treatment.
Teamwork: We work with you, not over you.
Strengths: We look for what you can do. We build from there.
Cultural Respect: We celebrate your history and your narrative.

Simple Skills You Can Use Now

Breathe slowly for one minute. Count each breath.
Press your feet into the floor. Feel the ground.
Hold a warm cup. Notice its weight and heat.
Say a safe phrase out loud. For example: “I am safe right now.”
Move your body gently. Stretch or walk a little.

These small steps help you feel steadier. They help your brain learn new ways to react.

How Yapriah Helps Differently

At Yapriah, we treat each person as unique. We do not use one plan for all. We listen first. Then we tailor the steps to your needs.

We mix counseling, coaching, and support that fits your life. We believe healing is a journey. We walk with you at your pace.

We also teach skills for life. You learn ways to cope with hard moments. You learn to use your strengths. We help you build new habits that fit your goals.

You Are Not Broken, You Are Healing

Reacting to old pain does not mean you are weak. It means your body learned to keep you safe. With care, you can learn new ways to stay safe now. You can move from mere survival to living well.

Final Thought

Your reactions tell a story. Trauma-Informed Therapy helps you read that story with kindness and understanding. You can learn to respond, not react. Take control and feel stronger.

If you want help, Yapriah Life and Healing PLLC is here. We offer mental health therapy, coaching, and support for both new and returning clients. Reach out for a new client inquiry or check your current client schedule.

Healing is a process. Trauma-Informed Care helps you regain trust.