What is Trauma Therapy?
Not many of us will get through life without facing our own share of challenges. But some people experience not just stress and strife, but actual trauma. Trauma may come in the form of a physically or emotionally abusive relationship, a physical accident such as a car accident, rape, the sudden loss of a loved one, or war.
When a person experiences trauma, their entire world changes almost instantly. Many trauma survivors have a hard time feeling safe and secure. They begin to feel anxiety and depression, have trouble sleeping, and may experience other behavioral changes that are frightening to them and their loved ones.
Sources: National Library Of Medicine For Biotechnology Of Information
Hypnosis In the treatment of combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Eitan G Abramowitz et. al. Harefuah 2003 Aug. (article in Hebrew. Department of Psychiatry Medical Center Jerusalem.
Abstract
Clinical reports and observations going back almost two centuries consistently indicate that hypnotherapy is an effective modality for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pierre Janet was the first clinician to describe the successful initiation of stepwise hypnotic techniques in PTSD symptom reduction. Hypnotherapy may accelerate the formation of a therapeutic alliance and contribute to a positive treatment outcome. Hypnotic techniques may be valuable for patients with PTSD who exhibit symptoms such as anxiety, dissociation, widespread somatoform pain complains and sleep disturbances. Hypnotic techniques may also facilitate the arduous task of working through traumatic memories, increasing coping skills, a promoting a sense of competency.
How Does Trauma Therapy Work?
When you have experienced trauma and begin to see some of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s time to explore treatment so you can begin healing. The idea of therapy can feel scary and overwhelming to people with PTSD, mainly because they need to have a sense of total control to feel safe.
But trauma therapy is really something that can empower an individual with PTSD. With the help of a caring and qualified mental health professional, the person can begin to process past events, stripping that traumatic event of its power.
Hypnotherapy has the potential to actually change the way your brain works through what is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity simply means our brains and neural pathways (how we think and feel) are malleable. Through specific mental health tools and strategies, we can retrain our brains to let go of the fear and begin to heal.
Some of the goals of Hypnotherapy Treatment are:
- To safely process the traumatic event
- To eliminate the symptoms of trauma
- To improve day-to-day functioning
- To regain your personal power
- To obtain the skills and tools to prevent an individual from relapsing
If you or a loved one are living with PTSD, it’s important that you recognize the symptoms and seek help. Life does not have to continue to be scary or overwhelming. There are strategies that can help you process your pain so that you may continue to live your life full of joy and peace.
If you would like to explore treatment options, please get in touch with us. We would be very happy to help you leave the past in the past and move on to brighter tomorrows.
Sources: National Library Of Medicine For Biotechnology Of Information
Hypnosis In the treatment of combat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Eitan G Abramowitz et. al. Harefuah 2003 Aug. (article in Hebrew. Department of Psychiatry Medical Center Jerusalem.
Abstract
Clinical reports and observations going back almost two centuries consistently indicate that hypnotherapy is an effective modality for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Pierre Janet was the first clinician to describe the successful initiation of stepwise hypnotic techniques in PTSD symptom reduction. Hypnotherapy may accelerate the formation of a therapeutic alliance and contribute to a positive treatment outcome. Hypnotic techniques may be valuable for patients with PTSD who exhibit symptoms such as anxiety, dissociation, widespread somatoform pain complains and sleep disturbances. Hypnotic techniques may also facilitate the arduous task of working through traumatic memories, increasing coping skills, a promoting a sense of competency.