Trauma & PTSD
RECLAIM YOUR PEACE
You’re shattered.
Invisible wounds from that horrendous experience have not healed.
The symptoms continue…
flashbacks, explosive anger, dissociation, hypervigilance.
Your emotions are unpredictable.
You cannot trust yourself.
You’ve tried to cope on your own.
Staying busy.
Scrolling through social media.
Putting down a few beers.
Avoiding anyone who wants to talk about it.
Meanwhile, your mood, health, and relationships suffer.
The wound is festering.
Your boss called.
You’ve missed too much work.
You’ve stopped engaging in society.
Putting the past…in the past. We’ve got a plan for that.
Restore your sense of safety.
Reduce flashbacks, triggers, hypervigilance, and startle response.
Process the event and integrate it into your life’s narrative.
End depersonalization, dissociation, and negative feelings about yourself.
Connect with others.
Enjoy society again as you increase focus, self-control, and a sense of purpose.
Reclaim your sense of safety and calm the nervous system.
We know this isn’t easy. We accept that. We’ll go at your pace and check in to make sure you are comfortable with the treatment. The steps may include the following:
- Completing an Assessment
- Setting goals
- Expressing yourself
- Understanding your thoughts
- Examining your behaviors
- Practicing new skills
- Reviewing your progress
Reclaim your sense of safety and calm the nervous system.
You’ve tried avoidance. That only made things worse. Recovery happens when you integrate the experience into your story. To accomplish this, your counselor may use the following techniques:
- Calm the nervous system
- Identify and manage trauma triggers
- Reprocess memories safely
- Reduce intrusive thoughts
- Build present-moment awareness
You don’t have to remain a prisoner to the past. With the right support, you can break free, regain your sense of safety, and live more fully! Call us today at (567) 644-8186 to chat about how we might help. We look forward to meeting you!