{"id":12668,"date":"2021-09-04T21:02:39","date_gmt":"2021-09-04T19:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/?page_id=12668"},"modified":"2026-03-06T19:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T18:17:00","slug":"trauma-high-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/treatment-topics\/trauma-high-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"Trauma &#038; High Sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id12668_402028-ec .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id12668_402028-ec .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id12668_402028-ec .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:rgba(0,0,0,0.8);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id12668_402028-ec .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:rgba(0,0,0,0.8);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-sm, 0.9rem);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id12668_402028-ec .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">What is Trauma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Trauma refers to an event that is experienced as extremely distressing and overwhelms a person\u2019s ability to cope. It can involve situations in which there was a real or perceived threat to life or in which severe physical and\/or psychological suffering was experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Traumatization can occur not only through personal experiences but also through witnessing situations in which others are harmed, such as serious accidents, natural disasters, violence, abuse, or sudden loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Trauma Is Individual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Trauma is not defined by the event itself, but by how it is experienced. What one person can cope with may be deeply overwhelming for another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Traumatization does not only result from extreme events such as war or natural disasters. Emotional injuries, repeated humiliation, chronic fear, neglect, overwhelm, or loss can also lead to deep inner reactions\u2014especially when they occur early in life or persist over a long period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Typical Symptoms of Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">After an acute traumatic experience, intense emotional reactions such as fear, inner restlessness, hyperarousal, despair, or emotional numbness are common. These symptoms may subside after a few days, but they can also persist long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Possible symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">heightened startle response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">inner tension and irritability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">sleep disturbances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">depressive moods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">exhaustion and reduced performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">physical complaints without a clear medical cause<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Unprocessed or dissociated trauma is often stored in the so-called body memory. Affected individuals may experience physical symptoms even though they can no longer consciously connect them to the original event. Emotional stress is then expressed through the body, which may feel tense, unfamiliar, or unsafe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Types of Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>Shock Trauma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Shock trauma results from a single, clearly identifiable event such as an accident, assault, hospitalization, or the sudden loss of a loved one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>Developmental Trauma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Developmental trauma arises from stressful experiences in early childhood that significantly affect emotional, psychological, and social development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>Attachment Trauma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn\">Attachment trauma occurs in childhood through close caregivers. Causes may include emotional or physical neglect, abuse, unpredictability, or sudden separations.<br>Children often develop deep-rooted feelings of shame, guilt, and the belief of being unlovable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>Relational Trauma<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Relational trauma is caused by people outside early childhood caregivers, such as teachers, partners, colleagues, supervisors, or other significant individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Modern Understanding of Trauma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">The understanding of trauma has evolved significantly. Trauma is no longer seen solely as a single shocking event. Early attachment experiences and chronic emotional stress can shape the nervous system just as strongly\u2014or even more deeply\u2014than later traumatic events in adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">What Is High Sensitivity?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Approximately 15\u201320% of the population is considered highly sensitive. High sensitivity is not a disorder, but a personality trait characterized by deeper and more intense processing of internal and external stimuli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">High Sensitivity Is Not a Disorder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Highly sensitive individuals process stimuli more deeply and thoroughly. They often need more rest, withdrawal, and clear boundaries to regulate themselves. Many are introspective, empathetic, and tend toward perfectionism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Core Characteristics of High Sensitivity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>1. Deep Information Processing<\/strong><br>Intensive reflection, a strong search for meaning, and deep engagement with values, ethics, spirituality, or dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>2. Overstimulation of the Nervous System<\/strong><br>Quick overstimulation, stress reactions, and physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, or inner restlessness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>3. Emotional Intensity<\/strong><br>Strong emotional responses to both positive and negative feelings, including shame, guilt, and fear of abandonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><strong>4. Sensory Sensitivity<\/strong><br>Heightened sensitivity to sounds, light, smells, touch, or substances such as caffeine or medication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Highly Sensitive or Traumatized?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Although high sensitivity can occur independently of childhood experiences, many highly sensitive individuals have experienced trauma. It is therefore important to explore whether heightened sensitivity is an innate trait or the result of stressful life events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity animated fadeIn delay-200ms is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Hypnosis for Trauma &amp; High Sensitivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">Many highly sensitive individuals feel different and may develop self-doubt or a negative self-image. Hypnotherapy can gently address and resolve the emotional roots of these inner patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">The work can involve specific stressful experiences or be conducted without re-experiencing trauma, focusing instead on strengthening regulation and safety in the present moment. The goal is to foster inner security, self-acceptance, and emotional stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"animated fadeIn delay-200ms\">When you feel you need help with your trauma, please contact me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-18e77fc0 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button animated fadeIn delay-200ms\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etermin.net\/hypnosepraxis-greger\/serviceid\/419983?noinitscroll=1&amp;lang=en\" style=\"background-color:#d3a84f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Make Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Trauma? Trauma refers to an event that is experienced as extremely distressing and overwhelms a person\u2019s ability to cope. It can involve situations in which there was a real or perceived threat to life or in which severe physical and\/or psychological suffering was experienced. Traumatization can occur not only through personal experiences but &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/treatment-topics\/trauma-high-sensitivity\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Trauma &#038; High Sensitivity&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":3911,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12668","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12668"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14218,"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12668\/revisions\/14218"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hypnosepraxis-greger.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}