At Highland Springs, we understand that each person’s situation is unique. That’s why we offer a variety of outpatient trauma therapy in order to get the best results. Our PTSD therapists here in Utah use a customized approach to trauma and PTSD counseling based on what people respond to and cope with best.

The top-tier trauma therapists at Highland Springs have specialized training and high-level expertise. Our therapists will be with you during each step of the recovery process. Let us help you recover and restore peace in your life. Call one of our PTSD & trauma treatment centers today for more information.

Call today to find out more information about our trauma treatment centers.

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At Highland Springs, we understand that each person’s situation is unique. That’s why we offer a variety of outpatient trauma therapy in order to get the best results. Our PTSD therapists here in Utah use a customized approach to trauma and PTSD counseling based on what people respond to and cope with best.

The top-tier trauma therapists at Highland Springs have specialized training and high-level expertise. Our therapists will be with you during each step of the recovery process. Let us help you recover and restore peace in your life. Call one of our PTSD & trauma treatment centers today for more information.

Call today to find out more information about our trauma treatment centers.

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PTSD Counseling and How Highland Springs Can Help

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that occurs when an individual experiences or witnesses a traumatic event (i.e. a physical or sexual assault, a natural disaster, combat, etc.). It was first recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a diagnosable condition in 1980.

In order for Highland Springs to diagnose and treat a patient for PTSD, individuals must showcase three clusters of symptoms, including avoidance and numbing (feelings of detachment, inability to remember key aspects of the event, decreased interest in activities once enjoyed, particularly those that trigger reminders of trauma); re-experiencing (nightmares, intrusive images, acting and feeling as though the traumatic event is happening again); and hyperarousal (anger, irritability, sleep issues, hypervigilance).

Highland Springs can help diagnose patients with PTSD and provide PTSD counseling/therapy. Our therapists are specially trained to assist PTSD patients in any way possible. If you are seeking treatment in one of these areas, do not hesitate to contact us!

Symptoms of Trauma That We Treat At Highland Springs

PTSD Counseling & Trauma Therapy at Highland Springs

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop following an event that is frightening, dangerous, or shocking — and can happen to anyone, at any age.

Considering approximately 6 out of 10 men and 5 out of 10 women experience some type of trauma in their lifetime, trauma itself is not rare. While women are more likely to experience sexual assault and/or child abuse, men are more likely to experience trauma related to combat, disaster, physical assault, and accidents.

Currently, around 8 percent of the U.S. population lives with PTSD, with rates being higher among men than women. However, it’s important to note that PTSD is a treatable condition.

People respond differently to trauma and each person must be treated as an individual, which is why the therapists at Highland Springs Specialty Clinic analyze the treatment methods people respond to best and create a custom approach to PTSD treatment, which can sometimes include a combination of counseling and medication. 

Highland Springs PTSD trauma treatment centers integrate cognitive behavioral therapy and desensitization into the treatment program to help clients recover from traumatic experiences.

The goal of these treatment methods is to change how a person thinks about the trauma and its aftermath. If you are suffering from symptoms of PTSD, please know that you’re not alone and that help is available.

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Expectations of Highland Springs PTSD Treatment and Trauma Therapy

If you’re in need of trauma therapy, it’s important to seek a PTSD treatment center that understands your unique needs. PTSD counseling should be tailored to you in terms of your individual PTSD symptoms, experiences, struggles, and goals. Professional trauma therapists will assess your individual needs to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.

For example, the research shows that approximately 50 percent of individuals in substance abuse treatment centers also meet the criteria for comorbid PTSD. In this case, a client would need to focus on both their substance abuse disorder and PTSD symptoms throughout the duration of treatment. After all, they are not independent of one another.

Trauma Focused Therapy at Highland Springs

At Highland Springs our top-tier trauma therapists take a Trauma Focused therapy approach. This type of approach recognizes and emphasizes understanding how a traumatic experience has impacted an individual’s mental, emotional and physical well being. 

With trauma focused therapy, our therapists will uncover the rooted understanding between the traumatic experience and a clients emotional and behavioral responses. 

The purpose of trauma focused therapy is to offer skills and strategies to assist our clients so that they can better understand and cope with their trauma. Trauma focused therapy also helps process the emotions and memories tied to a specific traumatic experience. Our end goal at Highland Springs is to help our clients create a healthier and more adaptive meaning of their traumatic experiences. 

Different PTSD Counseling Methods at Highland Springs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive behavioral therapy is a critical component in our recovery program because it identifies the root of the trauma. Highland Springs trauma treatment centers focus on learning to identify the frightening thoughts about the world that cause fear and agitation from the past to the surface. When these triggers are identified, therapists work with the client together to replace the agitated and fearful thoughts with more accurate thoughts, allowing the trauma to recede into the past and become a memory.

Desensitization Therapy

Desensitization occurs when a person verbalizes the story of the traumatic event in a safe therapeutic environment, allowing the emotions connected to the event to be felt and released. This allows the brain to heal a little at a time, decreasing flashbacks and other symptoms related to the trauma. A key component to our trauma therapy program is getting survivors to accept what has happened to them, leave it in the past, and learn to live a more healthy and satisfying lifestyle moving forward.

FAQs About Trauma Counseling At Highland Springs

What is intensive trauma therapy?

Intensive trauma therapy is an outpatient program that acts as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. The core focus of this therapy is on trauma processing.

In one study, researchers were interested in whether an intensive outpatient program could effectively treat PTSD patients, relying on methods such as hypnosis and art therapy. It was found that following the completion of brief, yet intensive therapy, 54 percent of participants met criteria for recovery, 44 percent were improved, 8 percent remain unchanged, and just 3 percent were worse.

When addressing symptoms of PTSD, you can benefit from a wide range of approaches and therapy options, including cognitive behavioral therapy and desensitization therapy, as well as group sessions.

What are the different types of trauma?

Trauma is defined as any damage to your body, mind, or emotions following a distressing event or series of events. “Simple trauma” is one event, whereas “complex trauma” is a series of trauma. Researchers tend to categorize trauma as one of two types:

  • Big “T” Trauma — Big-T or large-T trauma is what typically leads to symptoms of PTSD and is described as an extraordinary event that leaves an individual feeling somewhat powerless. As discussed, this type of trauma can result after experiencing a significant accident, sexual assault, exposure to war, etc.
  • Small “t” Trauma — While this type of trauma is most certainly distressing and can significantly decrease one’s quality of life, it does not typically lead to the development of PTSD. Small-t trauma disrupts emotional functioning and includes situations such as legal trouble, financial worries, divorce, infidelity, abrupt relocation, and interpersonal conflict.

How long is an intensive outpatient program (IPO)?

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) can be designed around your unique needs. At Highland Springs, individualized treatment programs are offered to ensure the highest level of success. Although each program includes a similar approach in terms of PTSD, your trauma counseling treatment plan will be designed based on what you respond to and cope with best.

This includes the length of the program and what each week entails in terms of therapy and related sessions. Generally, clients participate 3 to 5 days per week, entering programs that are 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the severity of one’s symptoms.

Talk to a Professional at Highland Springs Today

If you or your loved one are suffering from symptoms of PTSD, we’re here for you. At Highland Springs, our ultimate goal is to improve the lives of the individuals we work with, as well as their families. We understand that PTSD is a complex condition that requires a holistic, individualized approach.

If you’re in need of PTSD treatment, Highland Springs offers a variety of outpatient trauma therapy options, customized to meet your unique needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us today!

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