Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD also known as post-traumatic stress disorder occurs in many people who experienced a serious trauma; death, loss, childhood trauma, or violence. The person re-experiences the event for months and sometimes years after the incident.

 

 

How do you know if you have PTSD?

 

• You have flashbacks, which induce fear and anxiety.

• You’re irritable and agitated.

• You’re hostile and hyper-vigilant.

• You isolate yourself socially.

• You lost interest or pleasure in activities.

• You feel guilty.

• You have insomnia or nightmares.

• You experience emotional detachment or unwanted thoughts. 

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My approach is to provide interventions such as trauma focused therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TFCBT). I’ll take time to engage with you in the therapeutic relationship, which includes empathy and ensuring you that we're in a safe environment. We’ll discuss the symptoms and begin to discuss the specific incident(s) and triggers. You’ll learn self-empowerment, advocacy and gain a sense of control of your own life.

 

In addition you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment by clarifying trauma, practicing forgiveness and addressing unresolved anger and guilt feelings. You’ll take steps in planning your goals and beginning to separate the incident from your present reality.

 

You’ll also be encouraged to complete exercises that help with the process such as writing a letter to the perpetrator, volunteering to work at places such as a domestic violence programs, participating in self-help groups and journaling. The long-term goal is for you to move from feeling like a victim to behaving like a survivor.

 

Experiencing PTSD? Take the first step and book a free phone consultation with me today.