Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may develop after witnessing or experiencing a distressing event. Daily life can feel overwhelming for those with PTSD, but there are ways to heal and recover from trauma. Mancos Valley Center for Trauma and Attachment in Mancos, Colorado, is here to explain how those with PTSD can move toward a more peaceful, fulfilling life with the help of trauma therapy.
Symptoms of PTSD
Everyone’s experience with PTSD is different, but trauma is generally caused by events such as abuse, accidents, violence, or sudden loss. This can significantly affect a person’s mental, physical, and emotional health, making it difficult to feel safe and at peace. Common symptoms include:
Flashbacks of the traumatic event
Severe anxiety or panic
Depression and isolation
Emotional numbness
Intrusive thoughts
At Mancos Valley Center for Trauma and Attachment, we understand that treating PTSD requires compassion and the right approach. Our empathetic clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic modalities to support clients as they heal.
Trauma Therapy Methods
We offer several treatment options designed to address and manage PTSD symptoms, including the following:
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and EMDR intensives, which are proven effective for reprocessing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact.
Internal family systems (IFS) gently guides clients in discovering these inner “parts” and practicing self-compassion and integration.
Ego-state therapy focuses on exploring different “parts” of oneself to understand the internal conflicts resulting from trauma.
Brainspotting, a technique that locates points in the visual field to release stored trauma.
Our therapists also offer expressive arts therapy to help clients process and move past unresolved trauma in a safe, judgment-free space.
Take the First Step Toward a Brighter Future
At Mancos Valley Center for Trauma and Attachment in Mancos, CO, our mission is to guide clients on the path to a life free from the burdens of the past. We would be honored to support you on your journey to recovery and find hope and healing from within. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.