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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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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often brings with it a range of symptoms, one of which is dissociation. This psychological response involves disconnecting from one's thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. It's a standard way of coping with traumatic events or memories. If you or someone you know struggles with dissociation as a symptom of PTSD, understanding the strategies to manage this response can be a game-changer. This article provides insights into how to halt dissociation related to PTSD.
Dissociation is a defense mechanism that allows an individual to endure a traumatic experience by disconnecting from reality. It's a common symptom of PTSD and can manifest as episodes of feeling detached from oneself, experiencing the world as unreal, or forgetting traumatic events. To combat dissociation effectively, it's crucial first to recognize its presence and triggers.
Grounding techniques are one of the most effective ways to stop dissociation. These methods aim to refocus one's attention on the present moment, anchoring the mind to the here and now. Simple grounding exercises could include focusing on the breath, touching or describing an object, or mentally listing things you can see, hear, or smell. By grounding yourself, you effectively interrupt the dissociative response and reestablish your connection to reality.
Working with a mental health professional is an important step in managing dissociation associated with PTSD. Therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have shown effectiveness in treating PTSD and its symptoms, including dissociation. A trained professional can guide you through these therapeutic approaches and provide personalized strategies to cope with dissociation.
Implementing self-care routines can play a significant role in managing dissociation. Regular physical exercise, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and mindfulness practices like meditation can contribute to overall mental well-being and increase resilience to PTSD symptoms. By nurturing the mind and body, you can improve your capacity to manage stressors and reduce the likelihood of dissociative episodes.
Managing dissociation in PTSD involves understanding the symptom, practicing grounding techniques, seeking professional help, and maintaining a self-care regimen. Though the path may seem daunting, remember that taking small steps toward progress is okay. With patience, resilience, and appropriate strategies, it's possible to reduce dissociative episodes' frequency and intensity, enabling a more connected, present, and fulfilling life.
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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