Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment at Behavioral Health
A large percentage of people will experience a traumatic event or stress in their lives that can lead to PTSD symptoms, and while the impact of PTSD can be profound, there is hope for those who seek help. At Cedar Hill, we understand the significance of addressing the challenges that come with PTSD.
With a deep commitment to providing effective treatment, our specialized center offers healing and support for those struggling with post-traumatic stress or related conditions. Our evidence-based therapeutic approaches and dedicated team of professionals are here to guide you toward recovery.
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
These events are situations in which a person’s life or physical well-being is threatened, or they witness such threats to others. PTSD can stem from events such as military combat experiences, natural disasters, physical or sexual assault, domestic violence, accidents, death, injury, or any other life-threatening or fear-inducing events.
Not everyone who experiences trauma will develop PTSD, and the condition can develop at varying levels of intensity. It can also occur alongside other mental health conditions, which may complicate symptoms.
For those who do develop PTSD, this mental illness can make it extremely difficult to recover from traumatic events, and trigger memories of these events over long periods. PTSD can cause a range of distressing symptoms, some of the most common being:
Intrusive Thoughts and Flashbacks
Avoidance and Isolation
Individuals with PTSD may feel the need to avoid anything that triggers memories of the traumatic event. This can manifest as avoiding places, people, activities, or conversation topics. Avoidant behavior can make it challenging to maintain a normal lifestyle or healthy routine. Over time, PTSD can lead to isolation from loved ones and activities, which can worsen the individual’s mental health.
Low Mood
PTSD can cause a person’s mood and thought patterns to be quite distressing. Some emotions that are common with PTSD include fear, anger, guilt, or shame. It can also affect how a person thinks and perceives the world around them, leading to intense feelings of detachment, poor self-image, and a negative perception of others.
The severity and duration of these symptoms can vary from person to person. While it’s natural for people to experience stress reactions after a traumatic event, for some, these reactions persist and become chronic, leading to the diagnosis of PTSD.
How Can a PTSD Treatment Center Help?
PTSD treatment at our behavioral health center can be highly effective in helping individuals manage their symptoms and successfully recover from PTSD. Our comprehensive and individualized care will tailor services to each client’s unique needs and mental health challenges, ensuring programs are aligned with each individual’s goals and progress.
Our behavioral health center can evaluate and asses client’s symptoms to properly diagnose PTSD and any other existing mental health disorders. From there, our team of medical and mental health professionals will provide a personalized treatment plan for trauma and PTSD, incorporating a variety of clinically proven treatments and therapies aimed at addressing underlying trauma.
Our services include individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, skill building, and client education. We incorporate science-backed approaches into all of our therapies and always lead with compassion and understanding. Programs will include robust aftercare planning and connection to external resources, including support groups.
Our program’s trauma treatment will address the root cause of the client’s PTSD and work towards developing healthy coping skills and positive thought patterns. Our PTSD treatment program can address varying levels of symptom severity with our day treatment program, outpatient programs, and outpatient program options.
Our Approach to Trauma Therapy
Our approach to trauma therapy is grounded in a comprehensive and holistic model that addresses the unique needs of each person with evidence-based treatments. At Cedar Hill, we recognize that trauma manifests differently for everyone, and we employ a multifaceted approach to our PTSD treatment program to provide the best care possible.
Our therapy encompasses both group and individual sessions, allowing individuals to share and process their experiences with traumatic events collectively while also exploring their healing through one-on-one counseling.
We believe in a holistic approach to PTSD treatment, recognizing that trauma can impact all aspects of a person. Therefore, our therapy integrates mindfulness and skill-building to promote emotional regulation and self-discovery alongside symptom alleviation.
We may also explore alternative methods in our PTSD treatment program such as eye movement desensitization, prolonged exposure therapy, and cognitive processing therapy to aid individuals in their healing process.
Our medical and mental health professionals will work closely with clients to understand which treatments are best suited for them based on their symptoms and progress. Our compassionate professionals are dedicated to staying informed about the latest developments in trauma treatment, ensuring that our approach to treating PTSD is informed by the most up-to-date research and understanding of trauma’s complexities.
Our commitment to education and gold-standard service allows us to offer the most effective, evidence-based techniques, empowering individuals to regain their strength and sense of control with a post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis.
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Medication Assistance for PTSD Symptoms
While not every client will require medication, medication assistance can be a valuable component of our PTSD treatment. Where needed, clients may be prescribed medications like antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs that can effectively reduce the intensity of symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, making it easier for individuals to engage in and benefit from therapy.
Medication can help stabilize the brain’s chemistry and aid in the management of emotional responses so clients can engage more effectively in the therapeutic process. Our medical team will prescribe and closely monitor all medications to ensure they are safe and contributing to treatment goals.
Trauma and PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders
It’s common for individuals with PTSD to have co-occurring disorders. Some conditions that may occur alongside PTSD include anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mood disorders. The presence of a dual diagnosis requires specialized treatment that addresses both conditions simultaneously. Since co-occurring conditions often feed into one another, treating both effectively is crucial to long-term recovery.
Our medical and mental health professionals are highly trained in treating all mental health disorders and will ensure treatment plans align with the needs of both conditions.
Is a PTSD Treatment Program Right For You?
If you or a loved one are experiencing PTSD symptoms, getting professional treatment for trauma and PTSD is crucial for long-term recovery.
Trauma is extremely complex, and no individual should have to go through it alone. When someone experiences a traumatic event such as sexual abuse, military combat, or other distressing experiences, such an event can alter the individual’s cognitive function and ability to maintain a normal healthy lifestyle.
Without proper treatment, these symptoms can worsen and further harm the individual’s well-being. PTSD poses many risk factors for the development of other conditions, and it could lead to substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and even violence.
Our behavioral health center is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in treating PTSD. Treatment can instill a new sense of well-being and hope, and ensure individuals who have past trauma can break free from these events and memories and live a fulfilling life. It can also provide a strong foundation for future life challenges, and help individuals have confidence and resilience.
Our comprehensive approach to treatment plans will provide services that cater to each client’s unique experiences, ensuring they are fully seen, heard, and understood during their program services.
How Long is Trauma Treatment?
The length of PTSD treatment will highly depend on the individual and their symptoms of PTSD. Most programs last between 2 and 4 weeks but can be extended if progress is not optimal.
It’s common for individuals to participate in a residential program for their mental health issues before moving on to an outpatient program. Many people also participate in multiple outpatient programs to maintain support while integrating back into a normal lifestyle.
Treating post-traumatic stress is highly individual, and the length of PTSD treatment will be decided between clients and their care team based on their needs.
Treatment for Trauma and PTSD Near Me
If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for trauma and PTSD, Cedar Hill welcomes you. Located in the heart of Massachusetts, our behavioral health center is committed to your healing and recovery. With a diverse team of professionals and decades of combined experience, our treatment center can provide the care and support you or your loved one need.
Whether you have a previous diagnosis of PTSD or are experiencing symptoms that require an evaluation, we are here for you through the entire recovery journey. We want to help, and we can help.
Payment for Trauma Care
Cedar Hill accepts most in-network Massachusetts insurance providers and major private insurance providers. Insurance coverage may vary based on policy eligibility and program duration. If you do not have insurance, our admissions team is available to discuss payment options. Our goal is to ensure that each patient can receive the treatment and care they need, and we will work closely to ensure all payment options are explained and understood thoroughly before admission.
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