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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 nervous system, a complex network that regulates bodily functions and responds to environmental changes. Whether physical or emotional, trauma can disrupt the delicate balance of the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, and even physical pain. However, just as the nervous system can be disrupted, it can also be healed. This article explores ways to restore the nervous system following trauma.
Trauma can trigger the body's stress response, leading to hyperarousal in the nervous system. This may manifest as heightened alertness, anxiety, and hypervigilance. Over time, if the system remains in this high-alert state, it can lead to exhaustion and depletion, resulting in symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and lowered immunity.
Moreover, trauma can disrupt the balance between the two branches of the autonomic nervous system: the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares the body for "fight or flight," and the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes "rest and digest." Chronic stress or trauma can lead to an overactive sympathetic nervous system and an underactive parasympathetic system, leading to chronic stress or anxiety.
A multifaceted approach is essential for healing the nervous system from trauma. Here are several strategies:
Mindfulness and Meditation: These practices help restore balance to the nervous system by promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Regular meditation has been found to increase activity in areas of the brain associated with emotion regulation and can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Deep Breathing Exercises: Deep, slow, controlled breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, helping to slow the heart rate and promote relaxation. This can be particularly helpful in managing acute stress responses.
Physical Activity: Regular physical activity, particularly practices like yoga that incorporate mindfulness and deep breathing, can reduce stress and improve mood, contributing to overall nervous system health.
Nutrition: Certain nutrients, including B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and magnesium, are crucial to nervous system health. A balanced, nutrient-dense diet can support nervous system repair and resilience.
Professional Support: A mental health professional can provide targeted therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), or trauma-informed yoga, which can address trauma's underlying emotional impact and facilitate nervous system healing.
While it can be overwhelming to begin the process of healing from trauma, it's crucial to remember that recovery is possible, and every step taken toward healing is a step toward restoring balance and health. It's equally important to seek professional guidance when embarking on this journey, as the support and expertise of healthcare professionals can be instrumental in navigating the complexities of trauma and the healing process.
Healing the nervous system after trauma is a journey that requires time, patience, and a multifaceted approach. Through mindfulness practices, deep breathing, physical activity, proper nutrition, and professional support, the nervous system can recover and regain balance, improving health and well-being. Remember, it's not just about healing from trauma; it's about moving towards more outstanding balance, resilience, and overall wellness.
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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