Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counselling

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What is PTSD?

PTSD develops when the symptoms of trauma persist or worsen in the weeks and months after the stressful event. The initial trauma response, called the “fight or flight” response, is our body’s way of protecting us. But when it remains for longer than days or weeks, it becomes distressing and interferes with a person’s daily life and relationships.

Generally, people exposed to traumatic stressors can go on with their lives. But some people cannot process the experience and begin to develop specific patterns of avoidance and hyperarousal associated with PTSD. Those who have experienced previous trauma, anxiety, or depression; or are suffering from physical pain or other stressors with little support after the traumatic event are at an increased risk for developing PTSD.

Signs + Symptoms of PTSD

Therapeutic Approaches

We will do an assessment of your specific situation and goals, to come up with a targeted and individualized approach to therapy that draws from a variety of the listed modalities.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Change unhelpful and problematic ways of thinking to change unwanted or unhealthy behaviours.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Helps you learn more about your relationships and your emotions to come to terms with traumas and learn skills to improve your relationships

Somatic Therapy

Combines psychotherapy and physical therapy to connect your mind and body and release pent-up trauma

Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Develop healthy coping strategies and mindfulness skills like living in the moment to improve relationships and regulate emotions

Problem Solving Therapy

Provides tools to identify and solve problems and learn how to cope with your stressors

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