Identifying trauma & PTSD: Are you…

• Struggling with anxiety, anger, substance use, or depression following a traumatic event? 
• Experiencing intrusive thoughts or memories related to the traumatic event(s)?
• Avoiding anything that reminds you of the trauma?
• Having persistent negative thoughts? 
• Feeling a heightened sense of alertness or hyper-vigilance? 
• Feeling emotionally numb or overly reactive? 

About trauma & PTSD

• A trauma is an event that occurs where real or perceived danger/threat to life occurs or is witnessed, such as physical violence, emotional abuse, natural disasters, accidents, combat, or sudden death
• Trauma always involves a loss of power and control, overwhelming an individual’s ability to cope, often resulting in long-lasting emotional and psychological effects
• Trauma takes on many forms and can be acute, chronic, or complex
• Every person’s trauma experience is unique, and what is traumatic for one person, might not be traumatic to the next person 
• Many Canadians go undiagnosed or untreated for their trauma-related symptoms or PTSD
• In Canada, it is estimated that approximately 9.2% of Canadians will experience PTSD at some point in their lives, with rates varying depending on factors such as exposure to trauma and individual resilience

Treatment for trauma & PTSD

• Our counsellors specialize in trauma-informed care, offering compassionate support and evidence-based therapies to help individuals navigate and recover from trauma-related symptoms
• A formalized trauma assessment is conducted before commencing trauma-focused work
• Individuals cannot be in crisis when commencing trauma-focused therapy as this can lead to re-traumatization versus healing 
• Through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, we work to empower you with coping strategies, skills for managing distressing symptoms, and tools for promoting healing and resilience