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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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The impact of trauma on an individual is far-reaching and profound. One of the often-overlooked aspects of trauma is its potential to alter personality traits, typically considered relatively stable over time. While it is commonly accepted that our experiences shape who we are, it is vital to understand the complex ways trauma can influence our personality.
A traumatic event is a severely distressing experience that overwhelms an individual's coping capacity. This might include events like physical or emotional abuse, the sudden death of a loved one, or surviving a natural disaster. When faced with such extreme stress, the human psyche can undergo significant changes in its effort to adapt and survive. This can lead to shifts in personality traits, often seen as characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.
Research has shown that traumatic experiences can lead to significant personality changes, primarily through the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD can manifest in various ways, including heightened vigilance or alertness, increased anxiety, and emotional dysregulation, all of which can contribute to noticeable personality changes.
For example, an individual who was previously outgoing and cheerful might become withdrawn and serious after experiencing trauma. They might also exhibit increased irritability, emotional instability, or risk-taking behaviors. Such changes can be distressing for the individual and those around them, further contributing to the impact of the trauma.
Although trauma can cause substantial shifts in personality, it does not signify a permanent alteration. With appropriate support and intervention, individuals can recover from trauma and regain their pre-trauma personality traits or develop new, healthier ways of being.
Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be highly effective in treating trauma-related disorders. These therapies help individuals process their traumatic experiences, manage their symptoms, and re-establish control and safety.
While it's clear that trauma can influence personality, it is equally important to remember that humans are inherently resilient. With the right support, individuals can navigate through the complex aftermath of trauma and emerge stronger and more self-aware. The journey may be challenging, but recovery and growth are always possible, reinforcing the dynamic and adaptable nature of human personality.
Grouport Therapy provides online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Our online group therapy sessions teach members how to integrate CBT techniques into their daily lives. Incorporating these skill sets enables them to recognize triggers, counteract negative thought patterns, and adopt more positive behaviors to recover from and manage their symptoms. In addition to CBT, our PTSD treatment utilizes prolonged exposure therapy (PE), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and stress inoculation training (SIT) in a group setting.
Our licensed Therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our groups today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
We also offer skills groups, such as our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. Our DBT Skills Group, is a therapist-led module driven group that will provide you new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships. It is excellent for interpersonal connections, building social skills concerning relationship issues, improving emotion regulation & distress tolerance, and developing deeper mindfulness.
We infuse cognitive behavioral & EMDR techniques in our group therapy sessions for PTSD & Trauma. Get effective and affordable treatment for trauma.
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