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Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Healing from sexual assault is a difficult and complex process. Many people have a hard time reporting or discussing these things with a counselor, but giving yourself space to face this difficult thing will help you start your journey.

This program is perfect for you if...

if you're dealing with the effects of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Whether you've experienced a traumatic event in the past or are currently struggling with symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance behaviors, or hyperarousal, this program can help you find relief and healing. With a range of evidence-based treatments like cognitive processing therapy (CPT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and exposure therapy, you'll learn how to process your trauma in a safe and supportive environment, gain a deeper understanding of how it has affected you, and develop new coping strategies to manage your symptoms. With the guidance of experienced professionals and the support of a community of peers who share your experience, you'll be able to take important steps towards recovery and reclaiming your life from the effects of trauma.

What is Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Trauma is talked about a lot in our culture but what is it really? “Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster.” The immediate reaction when people experience these terrible experiences is trauma. All trauma has lingering effects, but not all trauma produces Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some events are so severe that they can cause a person to develop this disorder. People who suffer from PTSD typically relive the trauma in their mind whether it’s through flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares.

How can it affect your life?

No matter the severity, trauma is a complex and difficult thing to face and it affects your life in many ways. Trauma can alter your mood causing anxiety, stress, depression or feelings of guilt and terror. It also bleeds into your relationships and your physical health.
PTSD can cause you to be withdrawn from or irritable toward your friends and family. It can make you feel detached from reality or like you’re caught up in your own head. It can also come with physical symptoms of headaches, sleep problems, heart palpitations, and tremors.

How can I get help for it?

Seeking a counselor who is professionally trained to help patients cope with trauma is essential. These traumatic events affect people on a deep level and people who seek treatment have a better ability to recover and start their journey toward peace.