Online Trauma & PTSD Therapy in Alberta
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
Trauma & PTSD Treatment
- 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
Types of Therapy for Trauma & PTSD
- Clinical Trauma Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy