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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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Complex trauma is a type of trauma that occurs repeatedly and cumulatively, usually over time and within specific relationships and contexts. Unlike single-incident traumas, which are associated with a singular, disruptive event, complex trauma is typically associated with a series of traumatic events, often invasive and interpersonal.
Complex trauma often involves a degree of captivity, where the individual perceives no viable escape route from the situation or relationship causing the trauma. This type of trauma is often experienced in situations of ongoing harm where the individual has an unequal power dynamic with the person causing the harm, such as in cases of childhood abuse, domestic violence, or human trafficking.
The enduring nature of complex trauma means that it has significant and long-lasting impacts on the individual's emotional health, physical well-being, and interpersonal relationships. It often disrupts the individual's development, especially if the trauma occurs during the formative years, leading to complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).
The symptoms of complex trauma are extensive and varied, reflecting the pervasive impact of prolonged traumatic experiences. Individuals may experience emotional dysregulation, which involves having difficulty managing, expressing, and understanding emotions. This can manifest as explosive anger, persistent sadness, or sudden shifts in mood.
Complex trauma also often leads to difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Affected individuals might struggle with detachment, mistrust, and fear of intimacy, making it hard to form and maintain healthy relationships. They may also experience a persistent sense of threat or heightened arousal, leading to difficulty sleeping, concentrating, and performing daily activities.
In addition, individuals with complex trauma may suffer from intrusive symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts about the traumatic experiences. There can also be profound changes in the person's self-perception and beliefs about the world, leading to feelings of shame, guilt, and worthlessness, as well as a pervasive sense of hopelessness and despair.
Treatment for complex trauma must be multifaceted, addressing the wide array of symptoms and impacts on the individual's life. Therapy is often a key component of treatment, with trauma-informed approaches particularly beneficial. These include techniques to improve emotional regulation, develop coping mechanisms for dealing with triggers and intrusive symptoms, and strengthen interpersonal skills.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) are therapies used to treat complex trauma. These approaches focus on processing traumatic memories and changing maladaptive thought patterns associated with the trauma.
In addition to therapy, medication may be useful in managing some of the symptoms associated with complex trauma, such as anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances. However, it is important to note that medication is typically most effective when used with therapeutic interventions.
Understanding complex trauma involves recognizing the profound impact of prolonged, interpersonal trauma on an individual's emotional, physical, and relational well-being. While the journey to recovery can be challenging and long, with a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to treatment, individuals can navigate the path toward healing and regain control over their lives.
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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