PTSD/Trauma
PTSD/trauma
What's it all about
Most people will experience trauma in their lifetime, whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to war violence, or a natural disaster. While many people can recover from trauma over time with the love and support of family and friends and bounce back with resiliency, others may discover the effects of lasting trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, a therapist’s support, guidance, and assistance are fundamental to healing from trauma. We are here to help you learn tools that will reduce or alleviate the symptoms that have you stuck in the pain.
EMDR and Military Trauma Support
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapeutic technique that has been effectively used to treat trauma, particularly Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Military personnel often encounter traumatic events during their service, and EMDR can assist in their recovery by enabling them to process distressing memories more adaptively. Through structured eight-phase sessions, individuals are guided to recall traumatic events while receiving bilateral stimulation, typically in the form of guided eye movements. This process helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories, allowing military individuals to integrate these memories more healthily and reduce symptoms associated with PTSD. As a result, EMDR can be a vital tool in supporting the mental well-being of our servicemen and women, fostering resilience and aiding in their transition to civilian life.
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder – also known as PTSD – is a mental health challenge that may occur in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a terrorist act, an act of war, a serious accident, rape, or any other violent personal assault.
It is believed that PTSD affects nearly four percent of the U.S. adult population. While it is usually linked with veterans who’ve experienced combat, PTSD occurs in all people regardless of age, race, nationality or culture. In fact, women are twice as likely to experience PTSD than men.
What are the Symptoms of PTSD?
People with PTSD often feel intense emotions such as fear, anger, sadness and a detachment from friends, family and community members. They often avoid people and situations that remind them of the traumatic event. Ordinary sounds or incidents such as a door banging or accidental touch in a crowd may cause a strong and uncontrollable reaction.
What You Need To Know About Symptoms
You may experience any of these Trauma Symptoms
Avoidance Symptoms:
Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event
Re-experiencing Symptoms:
Intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms:
Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms:
Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
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