Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Memories…

Good ones can make us smile… laugh sometimes. There is a warm feeling inside us as we recall a particular event or encounter.

And then there are the other kind of memories… those that create nightmares, that prevent you from driving a certain route or attending a concert.

Recurring overwhelming feelings are often defined as PTSD.

Trauma comes from the Greek word meaning “wound” and can be caused both physically and/or psychologically. These mental injuries often go unaddressed due to their invisibility and difficulty to discuss. Usually traumatic events do not need to be retold in detail to recover – therapy is about healing.

If we could see trauma, it would look like a missing arm or leg – people would understand the depth of emotional pain. Psychological “triggers” can be people, places, dates, senses, and memories that can cause explosive anger, numbing of emotions, or shutting down (fight/flight/freeze).

Recovering mental health from PTSD is a complex, phased process.

Clients are first encouraged to consider environmental factors, seek safety, and support.

Next clients are taught coping skills for managing stress, separating trauma triggers from everyday stress, and controlling thoughts.

Self-care, compassion, and healthy boundaries are paramount. The last phase takes a page from the grief/transition/loss handbook, as clients learn to live with their trauma by working through it to maintain their mental health.

We are ready and waiting to speak with you!

Let’s start working together to help you change your life for the better – to learn how to cope and then resolve your PTSD.

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