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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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Sleepwalking, a common sleep disorder known scientifically as somnambulism, often stirs interest due to its mysterious nature. It involves performing complex behaviors while asleep, such as walking around, getting dressed, or leaving the house. A growing body of research suggests a potential link between sleepwalking and past traumatic experiences. This article explores the connection between sleepwalking and trauma, helping to understand whether sleepwalking can be a sign of past traumatic events.
Sleepwalking is part of a group of sleep disorders known as parasomnias. It usually occurs during the deeper sleep stages in the night's first half. During a sleepwalking episode, a person might have their eyes open, move around and perform tasks, but they're asleep and won't remember it in the morning.
Sleepwalking is more common in children but can occur in adults, especially if they're sleep-deprived, stressed, or taking certain medications. It's typically not a cause for concern unless it leads to dangerous situations or affects a person's sleep quality.
While the exact causes of sleepwalking are not completely understood, recent studies have suggested a possible correlation between sleepwalking and trauma. In these studies, individuals who had experienced traumatic events were likelier to sleepwalk.
Trauma can lead to a disruption in sleep architecture, leading to an increase in lighter stages of sleep where sleepwalking typically occurs. Moreover, the heightened arousal state associated with trauma, particularly in disorders like PTSD, might contribute to parasomnias like sleepwalking.
It's important to note that while there might be a connection, sleepwalking is not necessarily a definitive sign of trauma. Many other factors can contribute to sleepwalking, including genetic factors, lack of sleep, certain medications, and other medical and psychiatric conditions.
If you suspect sleepwalking is linked to past trauma, seeking professional help is essential. Mental health professionals can provide comprehensive assessments and develop a treatment plan based on individual needs. This might involve cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or other trauma-focused therapies.
For the sleepwalking itself, safety measures to prevent injury are important. Sometimes, a sleep medicine specialist might be consulted, and medication might be prescribed if the sleepwalking is frequent or potentially dangerous.
While sleepwalking can be related to past trauma, it's crucial to remember that it's one possible factor among many. Understanding the nature of sleepwalking and the potential links to traumatic experiences can guide appropriate intervention strategies. A holistic approach to treatment, addressing both sleep disturbances and the underlying trauma, is fundamental to achieving better sleep and overall health.
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.
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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.
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