[et_pb_section bb_built="1" specialty="off" _builder_version="3.21.4" parallax="on" parallax_method="off" next_background_color="#ffffff" background_color="#50235c" z_index_tablet="500" custom_padding="10px||10px|"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="HELP FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AT THE FAREHAM COUNSELLING CENTRE" _builder_version="3.21.4" background_layout="dark" z_index_tablet="500"]
HELP FOR POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AT THE FAREHAM COUNSELLING CENTRE
[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built="1" prev_background_color="#50235c" next_background_color="#f5f8fd"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.84" background_layout="light"]First used as a diagnosis by veterans of the Vietnam War, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was first used to describe the symptoms experienced by service personnel. But it is recognised that these symptoms have existed for much longer. The disorder has had many names, including:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb admin_label="battle fatigue" _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]battle fatigue[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="combat stress" _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]combat stress[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="shell shock" _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]shell shock[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS)" _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSS)[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.0.84" background_layout="light"]Post-traumatic stress disorder isn’t only associated with war-related scenarios, however; traumatic events such as natural disasters, abuse and accidents can also cause symptoms.It is understandable for people to feel distressed and upset after a traumatic event. For many, these feelings gradually subside, and they are able to carry on with their lives as normal. If untreated, however, distress and anxiety following a trauma may be ongoing. It can be so severe that the sufferers everyday live and ability to live normally are greatly impaired.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_2"][et_pb_image _builder_version="3.0.84" src="https://farehamcounsellingcentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ptsd.jpg" show_in_lightbox="off" url_new_window="off" use_overlay="off" align="center" always_center_on_mobile="on" force_fullwidth="off" show_bottom_space="on" animation_style="zoom" alt="ptsd" title_text="ptsd" /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built="1" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" _builder_version="3.0.84" background_color="#f5f8fd" prev_background_color="#ffffff" next_background_color="#ffffff"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="COUNSELLING FOR PTSD " _builder_version="3.0.84" background_layout="light"]
COUNSELLING FOR PTSD AT THE FAREHAM COUNSELLING CENTRE
It is generally best to start with counselling rather than use medication as the first and only solution to the problem. As well as counselling, eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be extremely helpful in managing the symptoms.Both these approaches will help you to:[/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Learn ways to manage painful memories, thoughts and images, so you don’t feel as distressed by them." _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]Learn ways to manage painful memories, thoughts and images, so you don’t feel as distressed by them.[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Learn strategies to help you get back into activities or visit places that you have avoided since the trauma because they have been too distressing." _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]Learn strategies to help you get back into activities or visit places that you have avoided since the trauma because they have been too distressing.[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Learn tools to help you relax and manage your anxiety when you start getting too anxious." _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]Learn tools to help you relax and manage your anxiety when you start getting too anxious.[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Explore thoughts that may be making your memories of the event more painful." _builder_version="3.0.84" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]Explore thoughts that may be making your memories of the event more painful.[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label="Counselling can involve around 8 to 12 sessions, though in some cases it might take longer." _builder_version="3.0.101" url_new_window="off" use_icon="on" font_icon="%%57%%" icon_color="#73227d" use_circle="off" use_circle_border="off" icon_placement="left" use_icon_font_size="on" background_layout="light" animation="off" icon_font_size="24px" custom_margin="||10px|"]Counselling can involve around 8 to 12 sessions, though in some cases it might take longer.[/et_pb_blurb][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built="1" fullwidth="off" specialty="off" prev_background_color="#f5f8fd"][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING COUNSELLING?" _builder_version="3.0.101" background_layout="light"]
WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING COUNSELLING?
During treatment you will learn ways to face traumatic memories and confront situations that you have avoided since the event so that you don’t feel so distressed by them. Your counsellor will teach you the skills to manage any distress you might experience so that you never become overwhelmed by your feelings.Your Counsellor will encourage you to examine how your thoughts about the event may be making the memory of it more painful. Many people can blame themselves for an event, or start seeing the world as a dangerous place after a traumatic event, and your Counsellor will help to deal with these uncomfortable thoughts and feelings.Hypnotherapy can also be effective in treating the effects of PTSD. Click here for more details.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]