What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder is characterized by stress reactions to a traumatic event that persist and remain intense long after the time of the traumatic event. These reactions can take the form of flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, upsetting emotions, fear and anxiety, sleep trouble, constantly being on the alert, withdrawal and avoidance, and physical problems, to name just a few. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) differs from PTSD in that PTSD can develop after a single traumatic event, while C-PTSD develops as a result of repeated traumatic experiences and/or the experience of trauma over a longer time period.

  • Provides a safe space to process trauma at your own pace

  • Helps reduce flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts

  • Teaches grounding and calming techniques to manage anxiety and panic

  • Reframes negative beliefs about yourself, others, or the world

  • Improves emotional regulation and helps you feel more in control

  • Reduces avoidance so you can reclaim areas of life that trauma impacted

  • Supports rebuilding trust in yourself and others

  • Strengthens your sense of safety and stability

  • Guides you in making meaning from painful experiences

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