TRAUMA AND STRESS
Traumatic experiences, whether a single event or ongoing adversity, can have a profound and lasting impact on mental and emotional well-being. Trauma can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and stuck in cycles of fear and anxiety.
Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders: Healing and Recovery Through Mindfulness
At New Horizons Therapy NY, we offer a safe and supportive space for healing and recovery from trauma. Our therapists utilize mindfulness-based therapies to help you process traumatic experiences, develop coping skills, and reclaim a sense of agency and peace.
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How Mindfulness Helps with Trauma:
Mindfulness practices gently guide you to connect with the present moment, fostering a sense of safety and grounding. This can be particularly helpful for trauma survivors by:
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Managing overwhelming emotions: Mindfulness helps you observe difficult emotions, such as fear, anger, and shame, without being consumed by them.
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Reducing hyperarousal: By calming the nervous system, mindfulness can alleviate symptoms like anxiety, panic, and insomnia often associated with trauma.
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Increasing body awareness: Trauma can lead to disconnection from the body. Mindfulness practices help you reconnect with your physical sensations and develop a sense of safety within your own body.
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Processing traumatic memories: Mindfulness can facilitate a gradual and safe processing of traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and impact.
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Developing coping skills: Mindfulness equips you with tools to manage triggers and flashbacks, allowing you to navigate daily life with greater ease.
Trauma-Related Conditions We Treat:
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Develops after exposure to a terrifying event and involves intrusive memories, avoidance, negative thoughts, and heightened arousal.
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Acute Stress Disorder: Similar to PTSD but symptoms occur within one month of the traumatic event.
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Complex PTSD: Results from prolonged or repeated trauma, often experienced in childhood, and can lead to difficulties with emotional regulation, relationships, and sense of self.
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Adjustment Disorders: Emotional or behavioral symptoms that arise in response to a stressful life event.
Our Mindfulness-Based Approaches:
Our therapists tailor mindfulness techniques to your specific needs and may incorporate:
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Trauma-sensitive mindfulness: Modified mindfulness practices that prioritize safety and regulation, avoiding potential triggers.
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Somatic experiencing: A body-oriented approach that helps release trapped trauma energy and regulate the nervous system.
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Mindful self-compassion: Developing kindness and understanding towards yourself as you navigate the healing journey.
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Grounding techniques: Simple practices to connect with the present moment and regain a sense of stability during distress.
Begin Your Journey of Healing:
If you're seeking support in healing from trauma, New Horizons Therapy NY offers a compassionate and empowering environment to guide you towards recovery and reclaim your life.