How to start healing after a personal trauma It is very common, in fact quite normal, for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have passed through a horrible event You may have experienced a personal trauma - a traumatic event (an injury, loss of a loved one or property,  a serious threat, or any overwhelming emotional experience). Even though the event may be over, you may now be experiencing, or may experience later, some strong emotional or physical reactions.  It is very common, in fact quite normal, for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have passed through a horrible event. Sometimes the emotional aftershock (or … [Read more...]