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Feeling distressed after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event is a natural response. For some, this distress can resolve on its own; for others, it can be persistent and develop into something more. A Mission For Michael (AMFM) can provide you with compassionate and comprehensive care for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with locations in California, Washington, and Virginia.
AMFM has various trauma recovery programs within our behavioral health centers. Our facilities utilize evidence-based approaches that are known to effectively treat PTSD and offer an assortment of alternative treatment options to enhance your treatment experience. If you have found yourself struggling with flashbacks, nightmares, irritability, and sleep difficulties since experiencing trauma, we invite you to call (866) 478-4383 to explore our available PTSD therapy options.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. During World War I and II, this condition was referred to as “combat fatigue” and “shell shock.” Traumatic events leading to this individualized mental health condition can be life-threatening and emotionally or physically harmful.
Resistance, resilience, and protracted recovery represent different responses to trauma. Resistance refers to an individual’s ability to withstand traumatic experiences without developing PTSD symptoms. Resilience, on the other hand, involves the capacity to recover from trauma more quickly, even if symptoms emerge. Lastly, protracted recovery describes a longer, more challenging healing process, where an individual with PTSD may experience ongoing struggles and setbacks, requiring extended support and treatment to manage and overcome their symptoms over time.
PTSD is the direct result of experiencing a trauma. Traumas are stressful, frightening, and disturbing events that can take different forms, including serious accidents, physical and sexual assault, abuse, exposure to workplace trauma, serious health problems, some childbirth experiences, war, and torture.
It is important to note that many individuals experience trauma and do not develop PTSD. Risk factors that can increase a person’s risk of developing PTSD include having a family history of mental health conditions and previous traumas. Additional risk factors that can be present during the time of the trauma include:
PTSD counseling and therapy treatment facilities can provide you with specialized and comprehensive care, allowing you to effectively cope with the effects of trauma. Your treatment can take place in an inpatient treatment center or outpatient treatment setting, allowing you to receive a continued source of support. PTSD treatment can help you improve your mental health and regain control over your life.
The level of care you receive will depend on the severity of your symptoms and your individual needs. With a supportive and non-judgmental environment, you’ll have the space you need to process your trauma and develop healthy coping strategies for trauma. A Mission For Michael (AMFM) provides comprehensive PTSD treatment – contact us today.
The cost of PTSD treatment and therapy can vary widely based on the level of care you receive and the duration of treatment. The American Psychological Association (APA) indicated that the annual cost of PTSD treatment was $18,640, with higher rates among veterans. Veterans pay an average of $25,684 for PTSD treatment, which includes healthcare services and disability payments.
The cost of PTSD counseling and therapy can be daunting, but we encourage you to think of the benefits you can gain from participating in treatment. You may find that you can focus more at work, find peace in your day, and strengthen your close relationships. With the proper support and treatment, you can find relief from the debilitating symptoms commonly associated with PTSD. If you have concerns about being able to pay for PTSD treatment with AMFM, we encourage you to contact us today to explore payment plans and other financial assistance options.
A Mission For Michael (AMFM) is a treatment provider that offers free and confidential assessments for those exploring their treatment options. Our assessment is often a component of our admission process, but it can also be a valuable resource that helps you understand your current treatment needs, as well as identify the benefits you could gain from treatment.
Our free private assessment will explore your current symptoms and goals so that we can provide you with a personalized referral for treatment. We can also help you understand the cost of treatment so you can make an informed decision. For more information about trauma-informed care options with A Mission For Michael, call us today.
Several factors influence the development of PTSD, including the trauma itself, your previous mental health concerns and experiences, and your level of social support after the trauma. Because of the complex and individualized nature of PTSD, there are different types of PTSD commonly experienced, some of which include:
Delayed onset PTSD is what you likely expect it to be: a delayed presentation of PTSD. With this type of PTSD, you experience the typical PTSD symptoms and impairment six months or more after the trauma occurs. This is not a common type of PTSD, as most individuals begin experiencing symptoms within the first week after the trauma.
Developmental trauma disorder is a complex form of PTSD that can affect children who experience adverse childhood experiences. This condition can have lasting effects on the child. It may include poor emotion regulation skills, low self-esteem, impaired social skills, headaches, stomachaches, distrust of others, and aggression towards others.
Comorbid PTSD is used to describe situations where an individual is living with more than one mental health condition, one of which is PTSD. This is a common occurrence, believed to affect almost 80% of PTSD cases. Common co-occurring disorders include anxiety and depressive disorders.
Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) occurs when we are exposed to the intimate details of another person’s trauma. This can create a significant amount of emotional distress and can affect healthcare professionals, law enforcement, caregivers, teachers, and medical professionals. You may have heard this referred to as “compassion fatigue.”
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) has similar symptoms as PTSD, with the key difference being the duration of symptoms. When the symptoms of ASD continue for a month or longer, it can develop into PTSD. It is important to note that while it is common for those living with ASD to develop PTSD, ASD does not always have this progression.
Complex PTSD can occur when individuals experience long-term trauma. This can include long-term childhood abuse, long-term domestic violence, war, being a victim of human or sex trafficking, and living in a community that frequently has violence. C-PTSD can include additional symptoms, such as trouble with emotion regulation, relationships, and identity or sense of self.
A Mission For Michael (AMFM) has multiple recovery centers providing you with a variety of treatment options focusing on symptoms of PTSD. Our holistic trauma healing programs allow you to develop the coping strategies and support you need to find healing from your past traumas. We invite you to call us today at (866)478-4383 to explore our trauma recovery programs!
A Mission For Michael’s residential treatment facility in California offers a variety of trauma recovery programs. We offer a wide assortment of alternative treatments that can support you in your recovery, such as somatic therapy, art therapy, narrative therapy, and gardening group therapy, all of which can enhance traditional trauma-informed therapies.
A Mission For Michael’s holistic treatment centers in Virginia gracefully blend traditional therapeutic approaches with alternative treatments, including yoga therapy, music therapy, creative therapy, pet therapy, and reiki. We also explore the role of nutrition and physical activity in your recovery and help you find a healthy balance that you can maintain in your home environment.
The AMFM therapy clinic in Washington State utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches that can be helpful in trauma treatment, including CPT, CBT, and DBT. Our holistic care program provides you with personalized support to help you navigate your symptoms and begin healing from your past traumas.
There are several treatment options if you or someone you love is living with PTSD. Each of these is tailored to different needs and severities. Care options can include immediate and crisis-focused interventions and long-term supportive PTSD treatment. Some of the commonly used PTSD treatment programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
Symptoms and signs of PTSD typically begin within three months of the trauma. These symptoms last at least one month and interfere with your daily life. You’ll experience at least two cognition or mood symptoms, one re-experiencing symptom, one avoidance symptom, and two arousal or reactivity symptoms. Below, we’ve elaborated on some of these symptoms and signs.
Cognition and mood symptoms can include symptoms that were present before the trauma that worsened or intensified after the trauma. Common symptoms include:
Re-experiencing symptoms can be triggered by many things, including thoughts, feelings, words, objects, and situations that remind you of the traumatic event. Common symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, recurrent memories of the event, psychologically distressing thoughts, and experiencing physical signs of stress like increased tension.
Common avoidance symptoms can include staying away from particular places, events, and objects that remind you of the trauma. It can also include avoiding thoughts and feelings related to the event, which can ultimately worsen your symptoms. Avoidance symptoms can be a significant disruption to daily life.
Those who have experienced trauma may find themselves carrying the blame or shame for the event, feeling responsible for their experience. This is often an intense emotion that is often untrue. These two emotions can contribute to social isolation and worsen emotional symptoms associated with PTSD.
When pursuing your education, you may find that the combination of their PTSD symptoms affects your school performance. This can include poor concentration, fatigue, hypervigilance, and poor sleep quality.
Those living with PTSD often experience arousal symptoms, such as being easily startled, feeling tense or on guard, poor concentration, angry outbursts, sleep difficulties, and engaging in risky and reckless behaviors. These symptoms can increase levels of stress and anger.
PTSD can make it challenging to regulate emotions, particularly negative or distressing ones. This can make it difficult to effectively manage your emotions throughout the day, leading to increased rates of suppression, which ultimately negatively affects PTSD.
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Several therapies can be incorporated into trauma recovery programs, allowing your clinical team to select evidence-based treatments that align with your symptoms, goals, and other personal characteristics. Trauma-informed care is personalized, so it’s important to be mindful of how individual differences affect your treatment. Below are some common and effective PTSD therapies and counseling methods.
Psychoeducation is commonly incorporated into the beginning of PTSD counseling. This allows you to gain a profound understanding of the complexities of PTSD. You will also understand how coping strategies for trauma can support you as you focus on emotional healing.
Mindfulness for trauma can help you work towards staying in the present moment when your mind wanders or when you unintentionally turn to avoidance behaviors. Examples of mindfulness techniques used include meditation, grounding exercises, and breathing exercises, all of which can keep you from getting lost in your thoughts and worries.
Family-focused therapy allows you to incorporate your family and loved ones into your healing process. This can include helping them understand trauma and PTSD, how they can best support you, improving communication patterns, and establishing healthy boundaries within the relationships.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) can help you create a daily routine in your life. There will be a focus on developing a schedule with your sleeping behaviors, meals, and other required activities. This can be especially helpful if your daily routine has been altered because of your PTSD symptoms.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for PTSD can help you recognize and challenge unhealthy beliefs and thoughts regarding your trauma or PTSD so that you can replace them with adaptive or healthy thoughts. Your clinician may utilize cognitive restructuring techniques and, in some cases, exposure therapy. Exposure therapy gradually confronts your fears or traumatic memories by safely exposing you to the source of your anxiety in a controlled environment.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive therapy that combines the principles of CBT with mindfulness practices. The result of this combination can help you learn distress tolerance skills, emotion regulation skills, and various interpersonal effectiveness strategies that can support you as you move through the healing process.
Group therapy is a therapeutic approach that is often available in inpatient treatment centers and outpatient treatment centers. PTSD group therapy can incorporate various therapeutic strategies, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Group therapy allows you to connect with peers experiencing similar symptoms and levels of distress, which can be a validating and rewarding experience.
Private health insurance usually includes trauma-focused interventions and therapy in behavioral health coverage. Insurance companies can provide coverage for various treatment programs as long as the care provided aligns with your treatment needs. Coverage rates for PTSD counseling and therapy vary from plan to plan.
Variations in coverage can be found among different insurance carriers. Differences can include access to in-network professionals, limitations or exceptions to coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses in the form of copayments and deductibles. By completing the AMFM insurance verification form, we can contact your insurance provider to gain insight into the details of your plan and how they apply to PTSD treatment programs.
Coverage for PTSD treatment and counseling falls within the bounds of the 2010 Affordable Care Act, which requires insurance coverage for mental health treatment. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, and Magellan Health are some of the many insurance providers that cover PTSD treatment at A Mission For Michael (AMFM) treatment centers.
You can visit AMFM’s insurance verification page to confirm the details of your coverage with ease. For assistance completing this form or with specific inquiries, call us today.
The admission process for PTSD counseling and therapy programs tends to involve several steps. To gain a better understanding of the general process, we have broken it down into several smaller steps. You can also call us to speak with AMFM admission counselor now!
If you have been struggling with your mental health since experiencing trauma and wondering how to help someone with PTSD, we encourage you to look for a trauma treatment center that offers appropriate counseling and therapy services. Here are some steps you can take to learn more about PTSD treatment programs near you:
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