Kardia Trauma Research, Training & Therapy Institute

26/08/2025

25/08/2025

As a registered traumatologist, I often get the question...."what is a traumatologist and what does a traumatologist do?"

For those who do not have access to Google, here is a brief explanation of a traumatologist.

"A traumatologist in a mental health context is a specialist, such as a therapist or counselor, with advanced training and expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological trauma. They provide therapy and coping strategies for individuals and communities affected by traumatic experiences, focusing on healing, resilience, and reducing symptoms of conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The field of study is called psychotraumatology, which focuses on the psychological effects of traumatic events, in contrast to physical traumatology, which deals with medical and surgical treatment of injuries.

What a mental health traumatologist does:
Provides treatment:
Offers therapy and interventions, such as EMDR, to help individuals process trauma and heal.

Focuses on emotional regulation:
Helps clients develop healthy coping mechanisms to manage emotions and triggers related to their experiences.

Builds resilience:
Fosters the ability to recover from traumatic events and restore a sense of safety and control.

Assesses trauma's impact:
Evaluates how traumatic events have affected mental well-being and can lead to conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

Who they help:
Individuals who have experienced traumatic events, such as accidents, violence, or other severe stressors.
Groups and communities affected by collective trauma, such as natural disasters or community violence.
Emergency responders and other professionals working in high-stress environments."

07/08/2025

Starting is easy. Finishing takes faith, hope, and discipline. 💥

24/07/2025

To understand the impact of on children, youth, and families, it’s important to recognize the differences between acute, chronic, and complex trauma. Download our new infographic here: https://bit.ly/455g8rG

23/07/2025

We should embrace their uniqueness rather than seeing it as a challenge.