Trauma/ PTSD

 

• Trauma refers to an emotional response to a distressing or life-threatening event, such as abuse, violence, accidents, natural disasters, or combat. Trauma can have long-term psychological effects if not processed properly.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It can cause intense, disturbing thoughts, emotional distress, and physical reactions long after the event has passed.

Think of CBT as a way to rewrite the story your brain tells you about your trauma. Trauma has a way of making you believe things like, “I’ll never be safe” or “It was my fault.” CBT helps you challenge those thoughts and replace them with ones that actually serve you.

What You’ll Learn in CBT:

• How to recognize and change negative thought patterns that keep you stuck.

• How to gradually face your fears in a safe, controlled way—so they don’t control you.

• How to develop coping skills to handle triggers and stress without feeling overwhelmed.

Imagine going from avoiding certain places, people, or activities because of your trauma—to reclaiming your life with confidence. That’s what CBT can do.

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If trauma keeps pulling you back into painful memories or making you feel constantly on edge, mindfulness is the key to finding peace in the present moment. It teaches you to calm your mind, ease your body, and stop reacting to every thought or feeling like it’s an emergency.

What You’ll Get from Mindfulness:

• Simple grounding exercises to help you feel safe when anxiety or flashbacks hit.

• Breathing techniques to calm your nervous system in seconds.

• A way to experience more joy, peace, and self-compassion, instead of being stuck in the past.

Imagine being able to breathe deeply, feel grounded, and handle triggers without spiraling—that’s the power of mindfulness.