EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED THERAPY SERVICES
Trauma therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help individuals who have experienced traumatic events. The primary goal of trauma therapy is to assist individuals in processing their traumatic experiences, managing symptoms, and promoting healing and recovery. Key compenents of trauma therapy include:
Processing the Trauma: Helping individuals confront and work through their traumatic memories in a safe and supportive environment. This might involve discussing the trauma in detail or processing it through various therapeutic techniques.
Managing Symptoms: Addressing symptoms commonly associated with trauma, such as anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, and hypervigilance. Therapies often include strategies for managing these symptoms effectively.
Developing Coping Skills: Teaching individuals healthy coping mechanisms and strategies to deal with stress and emotional pain. This can include mindfulness techniques, relaxation exercises, and skills for managing triggers.
Rebuilding Self-Esteem and Relationships: Assisting individuals in rebuilding their self-esteem and improving their relationships, which may be affected by their traumatic experiences.
Promoting Safety and Stability: Ensuring that individuals feel safe and stable in their daily lives, which can be crucial for their recovery process.
Our seasoned team of therapists at Brigid Collins utilize evidence-based practices such as:
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY PLUS (CBT+)
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION THERAPY (EMDR)
TRAUMA FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY (TFCBT)
PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT)
CHILD-PARENT PSYCHOTHERAPY (CPP)
Brigid Collins focuses our therapy resources on children (birth to 18) and only occasionally serves the caregiver of the child. If you are seeking trauma therapy for your child, you can call our On-Call Support, Monday through Friday, 10am - 2pm and speak with a qualified staff member who can talk through the potential next steps, including an assessment with a licensed professional therapist.