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David:
My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is to utilize EMDR therapy. I prefer this technique because it has been validated in hundreds of research studies and I have personally found it to relieve trauma symptoms both in myself and in a large number of my clients.
Joseph:
My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is TF-CBT. I find the best benefit in TF-CBT because it improves their ability to regulate their emotions and develop cognitive coping and processing skills.
Lauren:
My approach to helping individuals with PTSD/trauma is to first find out how their lives are being impacted on a day-to-day basis. It's helpful to know in what ways they experience trauma symptoms: thoughts (stories, memories), overwhelming feelings (hurt, grief, anguish), or physical symptoms (tight chest, IBS). This is useful in informing me on the best approach to treatment for each individual client.
David: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
Joseph: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
Lauren: I teach the following tools in PTSD/trauma therapy:
David:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they are able to report that the memory of the traumatic event no longer has the emotional pull on them that it used to.
Joseph:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they indicate a reduction in the frequency, duration, and intensity of feelings experienced when exposed to trauma reminders.
Lauren:
I know that a client is making meaningful progress in trauma therapy when they tell me, their symptoms are decreasing or feeling more manageable, and the traumatic experience(s) begin to seem more in the distance or like a chapter in a history book rather than a movie they are stuck in.
David:
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by journaling their feelings, which can include their hopes and dreams or, if they feel inclined, reviewing their feelings about their past trauma.
Joseph:
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with daily practice of relaxation techniques/imagery techniques, rating the intensity of their feelings when exposed to trauma reminders, and exercising.
Lauren:
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy by attending to self-care, getting good sleep, staying connected to people they care about, and trusting and accepting themselves to do the work.
David:
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can try to relax, knowing that trauma is eminently treatable and most people make impressive recoveries from past traumas.
Joseph:
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can consider the impact that the traumatic experience has upon their feelings, thoughts, relationships, behaviors, attitudes, dreams, and hopes.
Lauren:
Clients can prepare for their first trauma therapy session by taking a deep breath and trusting their decision to continue on the journey to greater health and wellness.
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.
Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic event? Are you or they experiencing difficulty resuming life? Struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, and/or feeling that something isn’t quite right? Are personal relationships suffering? You or your loved one may be experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is a cluster of symptoms that people experience after going through a traumatic event. The traumatic event could be a car accident or illness, surviving a natural disaster such a hurricane, tornado, or earthquake, or a manmade assault such as war, sexual assault, or even a violent crime. It is usually a time after you were exposed to injury or possible death, or were threatened in some way.
Not everyone that experiences a trauma has PTSD. However, if you have any of the following symptoms for over a month and they haven’t gone away, seek professional help right away. PTSD is a serious disorder that can produce many unpleasant symptoms such as:
At Thriveworks-Reading, we have experienced, credentialed, licensed, caring and compassionate professionals that can help you determine if you have symptoms of PTSD and then determine the right course of treatment. We can help you process the event and the painful emotions that you have experienced on your journey. You shouldn’t have to do it alone. Sometimes people are reluctant to talk about their experiences and feelings about the traumatic event that occurred. We understand that. This is a normal part of the process. However, you shouldn’t have to suffer in silence.
At Thriveworks Reading-Wyomissing we are here for you and have experts that can help both adults and children. Get relief from your symptoms. We understand how debilitating the symptoms can be and we will try our best to get you an appointment within 24 hours. We can help you survive and embrace the future. We encourage you to take the first step and call to get help and healing. We are here to partner with you. Call us right away where a professional is standing by to help. “Thrive, don’t wither!”
Sincerely,
Your Team at Thriveworks Reading Counseling
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