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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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Trauma can profoundly affect the brain, altering its structure and functionality. This happens regardless of whether the trauma is a one-time event or a prolonged experience. These changes can lead to psychological issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and depression.
Research using brain imaging technology has found that trauma can lead to physical changes in the brain. Specifically, it can affect three primary areas: the amygdala, the hippocampus, and the prefrontal cortex.
The amygdala, the brain's fear response center, can become hyperactive after trauma. This can result in a person being constantly alert and having an extreme, often inappropriate, response to perceived threats.
The hippocampus, responsible for memory and learning, can shrink following trauma. This may affect a person's ability to form and retrieve memories, often seen in individuals with PTSD.
The prefrontal cortex, the brain area responsible for decision-making, planning, and social behavior, can also be affected. Changes in this area can result in difficulties with tasks that require these skills.
Trauma also impacts the brain's stress response system, specifically the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The HPA axis controls the body's reaction to stress and regulates many bodily functions, including mood and emotions, digestion, the immune system, and energy storage and expenditure.
In response to trauma, the HPA axis may become hyperactive, resulting in an excessive release of stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this can lead to chronic stress, negatively impacting mental and physical health.
Despite these significant effects, the brain retains a remarkable ability to heal and adapt, a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. This means that while trauma can change the brain, the brain can also change in response to healing processes.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and other trauma-informed therapies can help foster new neural connections and promote healing. Regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and proper nutrition can support brain health and resilience.
The effects of trauma on the brain are substantial, influencing its structure, function, and stress response system. Through appropriate support and therapeutic interventions, it is possible to mitigate these effects and promote brain health and resilience. However, understanding these impacts provides valuable insights into the mechanisms behind trauma-related mental health conditions. Furthermore, recognizing the brain's potential for change and healing offers hope for those living with the effects of trauma.
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 courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships.
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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