TRAUMA / PTSD THERAPY

The American Psychological Association defines trauma as “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.”

If you have experienced trauma in your life, the effects can overwhelm your life, or lay hidden and one day unexpectedly be triggered. Immediately after the traumatic event, you may experience shock or denial. Longer-term reactions may include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, severe anxiety, strained relationships, and even physical ailments such as headaches or nausea. You may experience some of these symptoms: avoiding situations that you associate, consciously or subconsciously, with the event, negative change in beliefs or feelings, or hyper-arousal.

Traumatized people often have difficulty understanding what they are experiencing, the connection to the traumatic event, and how to deal with it.

Some people will slowly recover from the initial shock of the trauma. Others may experience post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD. With PTSD, symptoms may get worse and interfere with day-to-day functioning.

Positive Methods counselors have experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and will individualize your therapy so as not to re-ignite your trauma or worsen your symptoms. Your therapist will also work with you to diminish negative thoughts and help you reintegrate yourself into everyday life. Resources will be provided to support your continued improvement outside of counseling sessions.

Please contact us to get started getting help with your PTSD.