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My approach for treating PTSD/trauma is helping the client identify current triggers as well as possible past trauma that contributes to the symptoms. I am gently curious while making connections to help the client understand their issues as well as identifying resiliency factors. I also assess if a referral to a psychiatrist is appropriate.
We focus on deep breathing multiple times during the session and also practice internal and external awareness, healthy distraction, social connection, and positive self-talk. I use CBT and DBT techniques, encourage empowerment and independence, and maintain focus on the client's personal goals.
When clients are making progress, they are often more aware of the impact of their trauma on their well-being, have improved symptom management, and have developed healthy coping skills. They are more open and accepting of other people and have more confidence in themselves overall.
Using the time between therapy sessions to practice new cognitions and behaviors is an important part of recovery. I like to suggest reading, journaling, a creative pursuit, and a physical pursuit. Developing a social connection or rebuilding a relationship is always encouraged.
For their first session/assessment, clients can be prepared to answer a wide variety of questions that might bring up painful memories or issues. Please be open and honest with the therapist about how you are feeling. Generally, the therapist is looking for broad strokes in the first session and probably doesn't need to go into painful events with much depth. Overall, just take a deep breath and be open and honest about the problems you are experiencing.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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