Trauma Resolution Program & PTSD Counseling

Delray Center for Healing offers both a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program for individuals living with the negative effects of untreated trauma. During this program and throughout PTSD counseling, individuals living with the effects of trauma can develop the skills they need to manage symptoms of PTSD. And, work to identify various individual needs so they can utilize the therapeutic tools and coping skills that will work for them,

The Development of PTSD

PTSD, or post traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that develops as a result of experiencing traumatic situations. Quiet suffering from trauma can often derive from childhood abuse and neglect, rape, military combat, accidents, natural disasters, and more.

Symptoms of PTSD and Trauma

While some individuals exhibit symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and a constant struggle to “move forward” in life. Others turn to substance abuse to help ease their pain and self-medicate symptoms. Still, others may suffer silently, offering only subtle hints to the pain that lies within. However, the effects of trauma can differ from person to person. But, there are some diagnostic symptoms of PTSD that are used in characterizing this condition which include:

• Having flashbacks of the traumatic event(s) that led to the development of PTSD
• Intentional avoidance of people, places, or things that could bring about flashbacks of the event(s)
• Problems sleeping (too much or too little sleep)
• Mood swings and irritability
• Apathy and numbness of emotion
• Feelings of detachment from others
• Trouble focusing on tasks
• Startling easily
• Feelings of guilt
• Loss of interest in passions/hobbies

We understand that not all individuals deal with the same effects of PTSD. And, that because this condition is different from patient to patient, individualized care and PTSD counseling is important. That’s why our experienced team of highly trained and compassionate Therapists is adept at identifying and treating post-trauma reactions while remaining sensitive to the unique needs of individuals and families affected by these conditions.

Getting Help for PTSD Through Treatment

When PTSD goes untreated, individuals living with this condition put themselves at risk for other issues. Most commonly, dealing with survivor’s guilt, which is feelings of guilt and shame after experiencing a traumatic event or events. As a result of this survivor’s guilt and other symptoms of PTSD, these individuals may also battle with:

• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Sex and love addiction
• Suicidal thoughts and/or actions
• Isolation
• Unhealthy desire to work all the time

During PTSD treatment and counseling, it’s important to identify and address concurrent issues PTSD patients may be living with. Through therapy, individuals can learn the proper coping skills and emotional tools needed to deal with lifelong symptoms of trauma. And, learn to manage the concurrent issues they deal with as a result of the trauma they’ve faced.

What to Expect in PTSD Treatment

At the Delray Center, we offer all levels of outpatient care for trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment, for virtually all levels of trauma severity. Patients who participate in our Trauma Partial Hospitalization Program receive intensive clinical psychotherapy in order to achieve successful trauma resolution. Our rigorous clinical programming is coupled with a suite of holistic services. These aim to help the body, mind, and spirit all heal simultaneously. These services include physical fitness, yoga, meditation & mindfulness, vitamin therapy, and nutritional therapy.

Each client in our trauma treatment track receives an individualized treatment plan that addresses the full spectrum of needs for their trauma and any trauma-related conditions. Clients receive intensive but supportive trauma-specific psychotherapy providers in a safe, nurturing environment at our center.

If appropriate, clients may simultaneously participate in other Delray Center programs, such as our Eating Disorder Treatment Program or our Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program, to ensure that all mental health conditions are properly treated.

Benefits of the Trauma Resolution Program include the following:

• Each client receives an individualized treatment plan addressing the full spectrum of needs associated with trauma-related conditions
• Supportive psychotherapy is complemented by a safe, nurturing environment
• If necessary, clients may simultaneously participate in other Delray Center programs such as the Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Program or the Eating Disorder Program
• The Delray Center for Healing offers advanced treatment methods such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• A full spectrum of adjunct holistic therapies help clients improve mood, reduce stress, and build important mental wellness skills

If you or a loved one is living with the effects of PTSD and trauma, the Delray Center for Healing is here to help. To learn more about our Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program and the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program, contact us today.