Trauma/Healing Coach

Barbara Haynes has a background in Psychology with a focus on interpersonal trauma. She works as a coach/mentor helping women navigate their journey to healing and coming back to their “true self”. She has a passion to help women move from victim, to survivor to thriver.

For many years, I have devoted much of my life to helping women who have suffered trauma from abusive relationships. I am a naturally empathetic woman who has survived an abusive relationship. This experience and my education in psychology have enabled me to develop a course to help women survive and thrive.

It is part of the human condition that loss with resultant trauma will occur at some point in our lives. Whether in business or personal relationships, loss and disappointment are part of life. How we respond to it determines our future well-being and happiness. The process of moving through trauma to a place of survival and eventually thriving can be a difficult road without coaching and mentoring by others who have walked the path before us.

Trauma involving betrayal by those closest to us is devastating and can be extremely difficult to navigate without support from others. We have a choice: we can cope, live in denial, and hope things will get better or confront the pain of loss and breakthrough to freedom. My approach helps victims survive and thrive by breaking through.

I believe support through coaching and mentoring from others who have survived or are dealing with similar trauma is invaluable. My advice to those experiencing trauma is first to accept the reality of the accompanying pain of loss. Next, set boundaries to protect yourself from more pain and loss. Finally, focus on a vision for healing, regaining your self-confidence, and self-esteem and fulfilling your dreams.

Victims of trauma can experience a range of feelings; fear, anger, guilt, shame, self-loathing, and many other emotions. The beginning path to healing is what will bring beauty, satisfaction, and joy to you. Also, it is imperative to understand that experiencing relational trauma is not your fault, you did nothing to deserve it. You are precious and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. People have proven over and over that we are capable of surviving and thriving from severe trauma. It takes courage, determination, patience and often help from others.

The journey of life is fraught with challenges, but we can learn and grow to make our lives better. It can be a painful and difficult journey but taking positive, incremental steps can help you reach your highest potential and live a fulfilled life. Relational trauma can occur from business or personal relationships, but recovery and future prosperity are achievable. Stay positive, trust in yourself, and seek support and help.