Glossary
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a distressing mental health issue that can impact individuals in different ways. Understanding and addressing it through therapy can lead to improved well-being and quality of life.
What Is It?
PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing something traumatic. It causes ongoing emotional distress, often long after the event has passed, and can affect how a person thinks, feels, and functions day to day.
Common Experiences
People with PTSD may have flashbacks, nightmares, or feel constantly on edge. They might avoid reminders of the trauma, feel numb or irritable, and struggle with sleep, trust, or concentration. These symptoms can feel intense and unpredictable.
How It Can Affect You
PTSD can impact relationships, work, and overall wellbeing. Therapy—especially trauma-informed approaches like EMDR or CBT—can help process the trauma safely, reduce distressing symptoms, and support emotional healing, allowing individuals to regain a sense of control and safety.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing coping strategies for managing post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
Creating a safe space to explore thoughts and emotions
Identifying triggers and underlying causes
Building resilience, self-compassion and improving self-esteem
