The impact of trauma can endure long after the event has passed. If you have been to therapy and tried to process your trauma but still struggle with the effects of PTSD or C-PTSD, you might feel stuck. Perhaps you are reluctant to engage in talk therapy, or it hasn’t brought you the relief you hoped for. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy offers a path forward to healing. It provides a different approach that has proven effective for many who haven’t found success with traditional talk therapy.
Working together, our goal is straightforward: to help you get relief from the effects of PTSD/C-PTSD and move past the impact of trauma.
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Traumatic Events Are Experienced Differently by Each of Us
Trauma is the result of distressing and harmful experiences for which you did not have the resources to deal with at the time of the events. Traumatic events can occur in many different forms and are not experienced in the same way by everyone.
A traumatic event is anything that threatens your existence or severely challenges your feelings of safety. Trauma can result from abuse or neglect in childhood, physical or sexual assault, economic insecurity, divorce, serious accidents, natural disasters, violent crime, bullying, or severe illness.
The effects of trauma can last for months, years, or even decades. Anxiety, depression, shame, flashbacks, nightmares, difficulty sustaining relationships, and other challenges can result from exposure to traumatic experiences.
PTSD and C-PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can result from even a single traumatic event. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) can result from prolonged exposure to trauma or traumatic experiences. Children who have experienced extended periods of neglect or abuse, war, or community violence are especially vulnerable to C-PTSD.
Painful experiences can live in the mind and body for decades, causing PTSD or C-PTSD to develop. These disorders can hinder your ability to foster a meaningful and fulfilling life. These are long-term conditions that create a whole host of distressing symptoms in the sufferer.
Fortunately, most people who have PTSD or C-PTSD can recover. Supportive therapy can speed and facilitate recovery.
Symptoms That Can Result From Trauma
Symptoms of PTSD and C-PTSD include dissociation, aggression, trouble remembering, difficulty focusing, feeling as though there are voices in your head that are not your own, high levels of fear, persistent anxiety, relationship challenges, and associated illnesses such as eating disorders. People suffering from PTSD and C-PTSD can experience flashbacks, nightmares, loneliness, and physical pain such as migraines or stomach aches.
Treatment
Treatment for PTSD and C-PTSD will be personalized for your needs. We will draw on EMDR Therapy and other somatic therapies to help you process your feelings. You can identify and change behaviours and habitual responses that were developed as adaptations to early trauma.
Therapy focused on healing childhood and attachment trauma can help you break cycles that no longer serve you, allowing for a restored sense of safety and self-worth.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
If you are struggling with the lasting impact of trauma, reach out today to book your free consultation to see how we can help you overcome Trauma and PTSD.
References and Suggested Reading
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Post-traumatic stress disorder. National Institute of Mental Health. Retrieved from here.