Trauma

Services Available in Victoria, BC

Working Through and Overcoming Trauma

In these videos (Part I & Part II), Dr. Dawson talks about

  • What trauma is,
  • The difference between stress and trauma,
  • Traumatization and PTSD,
  • Ways of coping with and treating traumatization, and
  • The chances of recovery from traumatization and PTSD.

Dr. Dawson overviews different modes of treatment for traumatization. He has been practicing all of these treatments for 18 years. The treatments are:

  1. Cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), 
  2. EMDR, and 
  3. Mindfulness approaches to treatment.

Dr. Dawson gave the trauma presentation as part of BC Psychological Association’s Psychology Month, February, 2017.

Here is the powerpoint presentation about Overcoming Trauma and here are the video links to the presentation: Part I & Part II are each about 30 minutes long. To optimize viewing, change the size of the two windows so you can see both the powerpoint and the video at the same time. Consider using headphones or earbuds to optimize sound.

Fact Sheets on Trauma

Canadian Psychological Association Fact sheet about PTSD.

BC Psychological Association Fact-sheet about Posttraumatic Stress  

Call us today for more information or any questions at 855-782-6583!

Dawson Psychological Services

Dr. K.A. Dawson, Registered Psychologist (CPBC #1566)

Kim Dawson

1790 Barrie Road

Victoria, BC V8N2W7 Canada

(250)-899-1794

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Have you been in a car accident?

Dr. Dawson is registered as a provider of mental health services through ICBC to provide counselling to those who are experiencing emotional trauma or losses associated with a motor vehicle accident. If you have been in a motor vehicle accident, ask your physician to refer you to see Dr. Dawson. Make sure you have an ICBC claim number when you call for an appointment.

Have you been a victim of a crime?

Dr. Dawson is registered through the Provincial Crime Victim's Assistance Program to provide counselling for those who are experiencing losses or ongoing emotional trauma associated with a crime. If you have been a victim of a crime, contact your local RCMP Victim's Assistance program to get a claim number. Then make an appointment to see Dr. Dawson.