UNDERSTANDING PTSD (POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER)
Reclaim Your Peace: How The Counselling, Mediation, and Relationship Centre Can Help with PTSD
At The Counselling, Mediation, and Relationship Centre, we recognise the profound impact that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can have on your life. If you’re seeking expert guidance to help you navigate through your trauma and start feeling better, you’ve found the right place. Our mission is to support you in finding peace and beginning your journey towards recovery.
Understanding PTSD
PTSD is a complex condition that may arise after experiencing a highly distressing or threatening event. This could be anything from a serious accident to a personal trauma. Although everyone reacts differently, common symptoms include:
- Intrusive Thoughts: Unwanted, repetitive memories of the traumatic event that disrupt your daily life.
- Avoidance: Steering clear of reminders of the traumatic event, such as specific places or situations.
- Negative Changes in Thinking and Mood: Persistent negative thoughts, feelings of disconnection from others, or ongoing sadness.
- Arousal and Reactivity: Heightened alertness, difficulty sleeping, or trouble focusing, which may leave you feeling constantly on edge.
EXPERT HELP FOR PTSD
Donna Piromalli at The Counselling, Mediation, and Relationship Centre is here to help you piece together your recovery. One effective approach she uses is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
EMDR is designed to assist in processing distressing memories and alleviating their impact. It involves several key steps:
- History-taking and Treatment Planning: Discussing your past and creating a tailored plan.
- Preparation: Preparing you for the therapeutic process.
- Assessment: Identifying which memories need focus.
- Desensitisation: Working through memories with guided techniques.
- Installation: Replacing negative thoughts with positive ones.
- Body Scan: Addressing physical tension linked to traumatic memories.
- Closure: Ensuring you feel stable before ending each session.
- Reevaluation: Reviewing progress and addressing any remaining issues.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Our skilled therapists offer specialised EMDR therapy and are committed to creating a supportive environment for your healing. We offer:
- Tailored EMDR Therapy: Focused on addressing and alleviating your specific traumatic memories.
- Personalised Treatment Plans: Customised plans to meet your individual needs and concerns.
- Supportive Environment: A safe, non-judgmental space to explore and address your trauma.
YOUR JOURNEY TO HEALING
Starting your healing journey begins with taking the first step. Contact The Counselling, Mediation, and Relationship Centre today to schedule a session. Let us help you move past your trauma and embrace a more peaceful and fulfilling future.
