What Are the Symptoms of Trauma?
A car accident can be a life-altering event. In addition to any physical injury that may result, it is quite common to experience the distressing signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These may include:
- Fear of driving (or of being a passenger)
- Loss of sleep
- Panic or anxiety attacks
- Nightmares
- Discomfort in leaving the house
- Depression
- Trouble concentrating
- Constantly thinking about the accident
- Avoiding work, appointments, events
- Strained relationships with friends and loved ones.
How Can Trauma Therapy Help?
The effects of PTSD can be quite profound, leading to feelings of hopelessness and the belief that things will never get better. But the good news is that trauma therapy can help. At SOMA Trauma therapy we have created a safe, healing environment to help you move past the debilitating effects of PTSD and regain control of your life. Since beginning this work in 1991, we have developed a proven protocol to treat trauma. Within the framework of individual therapy, we work to calm your nervous system through deep relaxation exercises, before moving on to the work of reprocessing the trauma. This may include:
- EMDR
- Somatic Work
- Relational/Supportive Psychotherapy
- Breathwork
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Within time you will:
- Feel calmer
- Sleep better
- Drive with renewed confidence
- Work productively
- Enjoy positive relationships with family and friends
“After a couple of months, I literally felt myself transforming, getting stronger, and becoming myself again. In the end, I felt whole. I felt I had regained control of my life.”