You feel stuck in the past, unable to move forward with your life.
You can't control the flashbacks; when they come, what they bring, or how you react to them.
You are constantly hyper aware of your surroundings, needing to feel prepared and/or in control.
You stay quiet about it, not wanting to burden others, be vulnerable, or relive the experience.
Experiencing trauma can impact you on so many different levels. It can leave you feeling numb/shut down or agitated/on high alert. It can intrude into your life on its own terms, either in flashbacks or nightmares, or stay dormant until triggered by something in your environment. It can sometimes be completely incapacitating and feel out of control.
Trauma isn't something people can just "get over"
If trauma isn't dealt with or processed through effectively, it becomes like a spider web making its way through many different aspects of your life. The problem is, working through it can be incredibly daunting, even scary sometimes. Often, due to not having the inner resources necessary, the reaction becomes turning to unhealthy ways of dealing with the emotional pain (isolation, substance use, destructive relationships, and self harm to name a few). It doesn't have to be this way, you can work towards freedom from the past.
We currently have two therapists trained in EMDR therapy currently accepting clients. EMDR is a leading trauma therapy, which has shown to be effective in treating trauma and allowing your brain to actually process what has happened instead of shutting down. Get to know and to determine if either would be a good fit for you.
"Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we have the power to choose where we go from here."
Steven Chbotsky
You May Be Interested in Trauma Therapy
But Have Some Questions...
What is trauma therapy and how can it help me?
Trauma therapy is a form of trauma treatment that helps you process and heal from overwhelming or distressing experiences — including abuse, loss, relationship harm, or childhood trauma.
At Dragonfly, we work from a trauma-informed therapy lens, helping you understand how trauma may be stored in your body, emotions, and thoughts.
Our goal is to support you in reclaiming safety, control, and connection as part of your trauma healing.
Do I have to talk about the details of my trauma?
No. Effective trauma treatment does not require reliving or retelling every detail of what happened.
Some clients find talking through their experiences helpful; others prefer focusing on how trauma affects them now. Whether you're coming in for childhood trauma therapy or working through more recent events, we tailor the process to what feels supportive and manageable for you.
How do I know if what I went through "counts" as trauma?
Trauma isn’t defined by one specific type of event — it’s about how an experience impacted you. If something left you feeling powerless, overwhelmed, unsafe, or disconnected, it may be trauma.
Childhood experiences, emotional neglect, ongoing stress, or relational harm can all affect your nervous system in lasting ways.
Trauma healing starts with recognizing that your story matters.
What's different about trauma therapy at Dragonfly?
We provide trauma treatment that’s deeply attuned to the lived experiences of women and girls — including gender-based trauma, relationship wounds, and cultural pressures.
Our trauma-informed therapy approach respects the mind-body connection and acknowledges the social context of your pain. Whether you’re seeking childhood trauma therapy or support for more recent events, we meet you with compassion and care tailored to your needs.
What is EMDR Therapy and is it right for me?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a research-backed trauma treatment we offer at Dragonfly. It’s especially effective for people recovering from PTSD, childhood trauma, or disturbing memories that still feel "stuck." EMDR works by helping your brain reprocess these memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Many women appreciate that EMDR doesn’t require talking through all the details, making it a powerful option in trauma-informed therapy.
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Trauma Therapy in Calgary, AB
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1407 10 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1E7