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Trauma & PTSD Services

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Building Resilience:

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.

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):

Therapy can help strengthen your communication skills, emotional regulation, and stress management techniques.

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