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WHAT IS TRAUMA
Every person that selected the number two in the social experiment owns 8 or more pairs of shoes. Everyone processes traumatic experiences differently. For example, a person might develop trauma by being scared after going through a storm. Likewise, someone might have lost a family. No matter how minor, anyone can develop trauma. If left untreated, trauma can cause a lifetime of painful flashbacks or other long-term symptoms as a result.
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- What is the medical definition of trauma
- Who can develop trauma
- Why it's important to know the signs and symptoms of trauma
- Where can I find help for a specific trauma-related psychological disorder
- When should I get help for a trauma disorder
- How to begin healing from trauma
What is Individual Therapy?
How Does Individual Therapy Work?
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When Do I Need Individual Therapy?
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a psychological, mental, or profoundly distressing reaction to an experience. The definition of trauma refers to disturbing things. For example, accidents, having a disease, or injury, losing a loved one, or going through a divorce. Yet, trauma can also include extreme or physical interactions, such as rape or torture.
Since experiences are subjective, the broad concept of trauma is more of a guideline. Everyone processes traumatic experiences differently. For example, a person might develop trauma by being scared after going through a storm. Likewise, someone might have lost a family. No matter how minor, anyone can develop trauma. If left untreated, trauma can cause a lifetime of painful flashbacks or other long-term symptoms as a result.
Since trauma reactions occur across a broad spectrum. Psychologists have established definitions to distinguish between forms of trauma. That includes:
- complex trauma
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- developmental trauma disorder
HEAL from TRAUMA
If you have PTSD, you need to work with a mental health professional to find the best treatment for your symptoms. At Therapy Worx, we can help you determine the best path to healing.
How Does Individual Therapy Work?
People with PTSD will experience feelings of panic or extreme fear, similar to the fear they experienced during a traumatic event. A person with PTSD experiences sleeping difficulties, irritability, and lack of concentration. They become easily startled and continually looking for signs of danger. As a result, if a person with PTSD becomes triggered, there may be intense emotional or physical reactions. For example, such as sweating, heart palpitations, or panic.
We have the experience to help those who have PTSD. Give us a call today. We can help. There is hope for living a happy, productive life.
What Types of Treatments Would I Do in Individual Therapy?
Instances of post-traumatic stress disorder dramatically increases among our military: up to thirty percent of women or men in active war zones go on to develop PTSD. Rates of PTSD among the military vary depending on circumstances such as what branch of the military they served in
According The National Center for PTSD (a division of the US Department of Veteran Affairs), roughly 5% of men and 10% of women living in the United States will develop PTSD at some point during their lifetime. This accounts for 6-7 million adults in the United States today that suffer from PTSD, but even children can develop PTSD. This number is expected to rise due to the increasing unrest in our world today. Most individuals show early symptoms of PTSD shortly after experiencing a traumatic event, but there can be a delayed PTSD reaction months or even years later. (ptsdalliance.org)
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About 3.6% of adult Americans -- about 5.2 million people -- have PTSD during the course of a year, and an estimated 7.8 million Americans will develop PTSD at some point in their lives.
When Do I Need Individual Therapy?
Treatment with PTSD usually begins about two weeks after a traumatic experience. Most people have symptoms in the first few weeks after the event. It's best to start with psychological treatment rather than meds. If symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, a doctor or a mental health professional may recommend starting treatment. Most effective therapies involve talking therapy, but medication can be prescribed. Drug treatment is not recommended within four weeks of symptoms appearing. If the severity of a person's distress can not be managed on its own by psychological means, it is usually best to use medication.
Symptoms of PTSD may worsen. Dealing with them now may help to stop them from getting worse in the future. Getting help with your PTSD can help improve your family's life. Finding out more about what treatments are working can make it easier to get help and lead to better outcomes.
Why you should seek help
Individual counseling helps a person understand himself or herself better. It is an interior process helping a person gain insight into the reasons for a less than satisfactory life.
We believe in the power of people and in the power of community. Different types of counseling approaches are aimed at different goals.
For example, a person who has issues of:
- Addiction
- Depression / Anxiety
- Trauma
- Behavior Disorders
- Grief and Loss
- Abuse
- Life Transitions
- etc.
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We schedule regular meetings to allow the parent(s) or guardian(s) to ask questions, express concerns, and learn how to support their child at home.
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