PTSD / EMDR Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is characterized by a lasting negative effect on a person following a traumatic, shocking, or terrifying event. PTSD becomes an issue when negative reactions becomes ongoing and lasts over an extended period of time. PTSD is also characterized by having an impact on one’s relationship, work, or day-to-day life.
It is completely normal to have a reaction to a traumatic event. In fact, it is how our body and minds work and help keep us alive in certain situations. According to the National Center for PTSD, a program of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about seven or eight of every 100 people will experience PTSD in their lifetime. Women are more likely than men to develop PTSD. Certain aspects of the traumatic event and some biological factors (such as genes) may make some people more likely to develop PTSD.
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Understanding PTSD
PTSD is very treatable and like many areas the first step is admitting there is an issue and asking for help. This can be very difficult for some groups such as military or police personnel as their training often includes being told they need to be “strong” no matter what.
It is important to understand that acknowledging that there may be an issue is not a weakness but rather the first step in becoming even stronger through recovery. NorthPoint is experienced in working with those who struggle with PTSD and will develop a plan for help that is tailored to one’s personal needs.
Situations that can often lead to PTSD include:
- Partner Relational Trauma
- Partner Infidelity
- Sexual Assault/Abuse
- Accident
- Veteran Experience
- Sudden Loss of a Loved One
- Near-Death Experience
- Witnessing a Traumatic Event
Symptoms of PTSD include:
- Flashbacks
- Avoidance of certain areas or feelings
- Bad dreams related to the event
- Becoming easily startled
- Feeling “tense”
- Angry outbursts
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an integrative psychotherapy approach that has been extensively researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma.
EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To date, EMDR therapy has helped millions of people of all ages relieve many types of psychological stress.
Symptoms that can be helped by EMDR
- High anxiety and lack of motivation
- Depression
- Memories of a traumatic experience
- Fear of being alone
- Unrealistic feelings of guilt and shame
- Difficulty in trusting others
- Relationship problems
How do I know if EMDR is right for me?
There are a number factors to consider when evaluating the appropriateness of EMDR therapy for a client’s particular situation and history. During your initial consultation with a trained EMDR therapist, all the relevant factors will be discussed in full to help you both come to a decision to move forward with EMDR.
EMDR Is Proven Effective with the following conditions:
- Loss of a loved one
- Injury of a loved one
- Car accident
- Fire
- Work accident
- Assult
- Robbery
- rape
- Natural disaster
- Injury
- Illness
- Witness to violence
- Childhood abuse
- Victims of violent crimes
- Performance and test anxiety
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety or panic
- Phobias fears
- Childhood trauma
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Post-traumatic stress
- Bad temper
- Overwhelming fears
- Panic attacks
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship problems
- Brooding or worrying
- Trouble sleeping
- Fibromyalgia
- Addiction
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