Therapy stands out as one of the most effective approaches for developing long-term strategies to effectively manage the symptoms of PTSD. Diagnosing PTSD can be challenging, as it is often concealed by other symptoms, and individuals may experience periods of being asymptomatic.
Underlying distress in conditions like depression and substance abuse is frequently rooted in a traumatic experience. By working with a therapist in a secure environment, you can address and process your trauma. This therapeutic journey empowers you to regain control over your thoughts and emotions, liberating you from the unconscious grip of trauma. Trauma therapy plays a crucial role in restoring a sense of wholeness and well-being after enduring a traumatic event.
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Health & Wellness Coach
Break free from the debilitating fears and memories. Learn strategies to help you regain a sense of control over your life. You get an opportunity in therapy to process the experience, develop coping skills, and gradually reclaim a sense of safety. You learn to manage your traumatic and PTSD symptoms in a healthier and balance way.
Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a tremendous impact on a person's mental, emotional, and physical well-being. When working to overcome trauma and PTSD, it's essential to address the issue holistically, taking into account the individual's whole being. This includes exploring the root causes of the trauma, examining the physical sensations that arise in the body, and examining how the mind responds to trauma triggers. Peter Levine's work in "Waking the Tiger" emphasizes the importance of addressing the physical sensations associated with trauma. By incorporating techniques such as mindfulness, somatic experiencing, and energy work, individuals can work through the traumas that contribute to PTSD symptoms, helping them to lead healthier, happier lives. Holistic approaches can be powerful tools for overcoming trauma and PTSD, allowing individuals to identify and address the underlying issues that impact their mental health.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW RSW BA psych hon
Trauma-informed therapy is a huge part of my work. I take an Existential Therapeutic Approach to treating Trauma and PTSD. Trauma is often the result of abuse and attachment wounds / ruptures. Through our work together, clients develop active self-compassion, heal their trauma responses, heal family ancestral trauma, and learn to love themselves.
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 1994
I am not Certified in the treatment of trauma but I have been studying the impact of trauma for since 1998. Some resources include Babette Rothschild 8 keys to Safe Trauma Recovery and Bessel van der Kolk; the Body Keeps the Score.
Trauma can be debilitating and rob one of interest in life. The healing process can begin with care, support and guidance. Call me to set up an appointment to begin your healing journey.
I won't sugar coat it, trauma sucks. Bottom line. Trauma changes your life and how you see the world... There is a silver lining. It is not easy, it does not happen overnight, but you can recover from trauma/PTSD/OSI. Get in touch and let's talk about what that might look like for you.
The impact of trauma can be profound, affecting your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, and the effects can often feel isolating and lonely to work through. Together, we will work through the memories and feelings associated with your trauma (only ever going where you feel comfortable), by employing evidence-based techniques to process these experiences and reduce their hold on your life. This journey is about fostering resilience, regaining a sense of control and safety, and moving towards a future where your past does not hold you back from embracing your present.
Trauma's impact on our lives creates a defining before and after- how do we carry on in the wake of so much pain? My aim is to help rediscover what power means to you after it has been stripped away. In my approach, I use client directiveness, open dialogue, and continued collaboration to help support you in your journey of re-empowerment. In using trauma-informed somatic experiencing in combination with neuropsychology, I work with you to help support what your body and mind need to help you feel safe again.