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If you or a loved one are struggling with trauma, we’re here to help. Because trauma impacts so many and every person is different, we offer extensive personalized treatment plans for people dealing with trauma for effective and lasting recovery.
Understanding Trauma
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Understanding trauma involves acknowledging the profound impact of distressing experiences on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Trauma can result from a wide range of events, including accidents, abuse, natural disasters, or loss. It disrupts one’s sense of safety and security, often leading to a variety of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and hypervigilance. Recognizing the signs of trauma and its effects is the first step towards healing. Creating safe spaces where individuals feel heard and supported is crucial, allowing them to process their experiences and rebuild their resilience. With empathy, validation, and access to appropriate resources, individuals can begin to heal from the wounds of trauma and reclaim their sense of empowerment and hope.
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What is trauma therapy, and how does it work?
Trauma therapy is a form of psychotherapy focusing on helping people overcome traumatic experiences that cause emotional, psychological, or physical distress, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, or complex trauma. Evidence-based techniques are used to help process and heal from these traumatic memories and manage associated symptoms.
What are the most effective types of trauma therapy?
Some of the most effective types of trauma therapy include:
- EMDR: Utilizes trauma recall with bilateral stimulation (eye movements, tapping) to process and work through traumatic memories.
- Trauma-Focused CBT: A mixture of trauma processing, cognitive restructuring, and coping skills.
Can trauma therapy help with PTSD or other conditions?
Yes, trauma therapy can help individuals recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as other conditions, such as:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Complex Trauma or Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
- Dissociative Disorders
- Substance Use Disorders (SUDs)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Chronic Pain/Somatic Symptoms
- Grief
How long does trauma therapy take to work?
There are many factors that affect how long treatment may take before having a significant effect on your symptoms, including:
- Particular Disorder
- Severity
- Type of Therapy
- Individual Circumstances
What are the signs that trauma therapy is working?
This differs for each individual, but some of the most common signs that you are progressing in your recovery include:
- Fewer or less severe flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive memories
- Increased comfort facing trauma-related triggers, places, or conversations typically avoided
- Less overwhelm, anxiety, or anger
- Better able to handle stress or triggers
- Less tension, chronic pain, or hyperarousal
- Improved body awareness
- Easier to fall/stay asleep, feeling more rested
- Improved connections, less isolation, or greater ease in trusting others
- Feeling more secure in the present
- Less guilt, shame, or self-blame
- Applying therapy tools to manage triggers and stress
- Engaging with personal interests, hobbies, and goals
Is trauma therapy covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your insurance plan, provider, and state regulations, but treatment for personality disorders is generally covered by health insurance.
Here is what is typically covered:
- Outpatient Therapies (DBT, CBT)
- Inpatient/Residential Treatment
- Medications
- Partial Hospitalization Programs
Can you do trauma therapy without professional help?
The complexities and personal biases involved in mental health conditions make it very difficult to overcome without the aid of professional help.
What is the difference between trauma therapy and regular therapy?
Regular therapy addresses a broad range of concerns relating to mental health, including stress, relationship issues or conflicts, depression, and self-esteem, which may or may not include trauma. Trauma therapy intentionally focuses on the psychological, emotional, and physical effects of trauma, such as abuse, violence, or loss.
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