Working through trauma can be scary and painful. As you learn to heal, you may temporarily feel a little worse before you feel better.

Guided by a compassionate and competent therapist, you can process feelings and memories related to the trauma and learn how to handle overpowering emotions. C4 therapists may utilize some specific therapies to help people heal from trauma. Trauma-related therapy, offered individually and in groups, recognizes the trauma as the central psychological event. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you process and evaluate your thoughts and feelings about the event.

Some C4 therapists are trained in Eye Movement Rapid Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a form of psychotherapy which helps process distressing memories. In all cases, your C4 therapist will work with you to determine what kind therapy is the best fit for you.

People who have experienced sexual assault may be referred to C4’s Quetzal Center, which offers individual and group counseling, as well as medical and legal advocacy to help survivors recover.

For information on C4 services, or to set up an appointment, call 773.769.0205.