What is your go-to approach for PTSD/trauma therapy?

My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is establishing safety, security, and stability. I find the best benefit in sharing your story and validate your experience.

What tools do you teach in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy: mindfulness and relaxation to address hyperarousal, distraction to interrupt intrusive thoughts, coping skills to regulate emotional responses to triggers, and how to challenge irrational cognitions and beliefs about the self and the world.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are able to trust, be vulnerable, and develop meaningful and healthy relationships again.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement PTSD/trauma therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by using self-respect and self-care, setting boundaries within relationships, and being willing to process their thoughts and feelings.

What should someone do to prepare for starting PTSD/trauma therapy?

To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can be prepared to complete an assessment that will highlight past experiences that are bringing them into therapy in order for me to better understand and help the client in therapy.

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