Trauma & PTSD Services
Understanding Trauma and PTSD
Trauma can result from an event, series of events, or set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life-threatening. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop following exposure to trauma, particularly when the trauma is severe.
When to Seek Help
If you or someone you care about is showing signs of PTSD, consider reaching out to a healthcare professional for an assessment. Early intervention can lead to better outcomes and a higher quality of life.
Symptoms of Trauma and PTSD
- Intrusive Thoughts: Recurrent, unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event.
- Avoidance: Deliberately avoiding places, people, and activities that remind you of the trauma.
- Negative Changes in Thinking and Mood: Feelings of hopelessness, memory problems, and negative thoughts about yourself or others.
- Changes in Physical and Emotional Reactions: Being easily startled, feeling tense, difficulty sleeping, and angry outbursts.
How Therapy Can Help
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
Aims to change the thought patterns that are disturbing your life. This might involve talking about your trauma or focusing on where your fears come from.
Improving Daily Functioning:
Focus on returning to pre-trauma functioning and routines or establishing new ones if needed.
Building Resilience:
Therapy can help strengthen your communication skills, emotional regulation, and stress management techniques.
Processing Trauma:
Helps you process the emotions and memories tied to the traumatic event.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):
Therapy can help strengthen your communication skills, emotional regulation, and stress management techniques.
QUESTIONS?
Whether you’re curious about therapy methods, a consultation session, or even our counseling approach, we’re here to address any inquiries you may have.