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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) is a mental health condition triggered by witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. People with PTSD often grapple with intrusive memories, flashbacks, and heightened anxiety that can profoundly impact their daily lives. Understanding what a PTSD episode looks like is crucial for individuals with PTSD and their loved ones and aids in timely support and treatment.
A PTSD episode, often called a flashback or intrusion, is a psychological event during which an individual relives the traumatic incident. It's an involuntary re-experiencing of the trauma, not just as a memory but as a vivid, current experience. Let's break down the components of a PTSD episode to comprehend its impact better.
Flashbacks are one of the most defining features of a PTSD episode. During a flashback, a person may feel or act like the traumatic event is happening again. These can come in the form of intrusive, distressing images or sensations that can temporarily cause the individual to lose touch with reality. Flashbacks can last for just a few seconds or continue for several days, and their frequency can vary from person to person.
During a PTSD episode, the individual may exhibit intense emotional and physical reactions. They might show signs of extreme fear, helplessness, or horror, mirroring their emotions during the original traumatic event. Physically, they may experience increased heart rate, sweating, trembling, difficulty breathing, or nausea. These responses are part of the body's 'fight or flight' mechanism.
Understanding triggers is fundamental when examining what a PTSD episode looks like. Triggers are stimuli that remind the individual of the trauma and can provoke an episode. They can be external, like places, people, or noises, or internal, like thoughts or feelings. Identifying and managing these triggers forms a vital part of PTSD treatment.
While PTSD episodes can be overwhelming, various coping mechanisms can help individuals manage their symptoms effectively. Grounding techniques can be beneficial, such as focusing on the physical environment, deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices. Moreover, professional help, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), has shown promising results in treating PTSD.
A PTSD episode is a complex event involving re-experiencing trauma through intense flashbacks and accompanied by strong emotional and physical reactions. While these episodes can be deeply distressing, understanding their nature and learning effective coping strategies can significantly alleviate their impact. Recognizing the signs of a PTSD episode is the first step towards seeking appropriate help and moving toward recovery. It's always important to contact a healthcare provider if you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD.
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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