Faq

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.

What is CPTSD vs PTSD?

CPTSD (Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) develops after long-term or repeated trauma, especially when someone felt trapped or powerless (for example chronic childhood abuse, abandonment, neglect, etc). In addition to PTSD symptoms, CPTSD often includes deep shame, difficulty regulating emotions, and trouble trusting or feeling safe in relationships.

‍PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) usually develops after one major traumatic event, such as an accident, assault, or natural disaster. People may experience symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders, and feeling constantly on edge.

What are the different kinds of trauma?

There is shock trauma and relational trauma. Shock trauma leaves a person with a sense of fear and struggle to engage in daily activities. Relational trauma leaves a person with an inherent sense of shame- “I’m defective, I’m not good enough.” While group therapy will cover both, we will focus on the latter- Relational Trauma.

What will I be expected to learn?

You will learn about:
Shame and the different types of shame
Trauma and the different types and how it manifests in our life
Triggers: what causes them, how to identify them, and how to not let them rule you.
The Why: if you ask the question “why am I like this?” We help bring you the answers and clarity into these patterns and feelings.

Who is a good fit for group therapy?

If you are wanting to move beyond coping and dig into why you feel stuck into patterns, group therapy may be a great fit for you.

We will assess if you are appropriate for an outpatient level trauma processing. What this will look like is asking you a questionnaire and current status. We may possibly offer some recommendations before joining. (For example, IOP or PHP). We will do our due diligence to make sure group therapy is a great fit for this season in your life and will offer suggestions to help you get there. If now is not a great time for you for group, we would love for you to consider us in the future. We’ll always be here.

Why group therapy over individual therapy?

Group therapy creates a safe space with people who understand you. You can go deeper without ever having to over-explain yourself. It helps us realize we are not alone and our experience may have happened to others. It’s a great way to form connections with people who finally “get it.”

Collaborative and accelerated learning- you get to hear many different perspectives and interpretations to solidify what is being discussed.

Belonging- people will look forward to seeing you each week and will miss you if you have to skip a week. There is something only you can bring to group.

Can this go in conjunction with individual therapy?

Yes, you can absolutely meet with your individual therapist in tatem. We find most clients have an individual therapist already and find group therapy to be very supportive to their journeyl.

What states are you operating in?

I am currently licensed in AZ, CO, TX, MN and becoming licensed in HI, AK, FL. We are hoping to create groups across all time zones, coming soon!

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