Heal From Trauma with Gentle Neurofeedback PTSD Therapy

Between physical accidents, military combat, natural disasters, instances of sexual abuse, or serious injuries and death, traumatic experiences occur on a daily basis. In fact, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that at least 60% of men and 50% of women experience at least one trauma in their lives. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for PTSD therapy and treatment for people affected by traumatic experiences.

With the right therapeutic interventions and mental health support, you can mitigate symptoms of your trauma and find a path towards recovery. At Bright Wave, we can help you explore your options to treat PTSD and identify the most appropriate technique or therapy for your needs.

What Is Trauma?

Trauma is best defined as the mental response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual’s ability to cope. Trauma looks different for everyone and can manifest in many different ways. It often causes intense feelings of helplessness, and diminishes an individual’s sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences.

What Is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition following life-threatening traumatic events. According to the DSM-5, PTSD is commonly characterized by four symptom clusters: re-experiencing the traumatic event(s), avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, general changes in mood and cognition, and hyperarousal.

Whether you suffer from PTSD or another type of trauma, it’s important to seek out PTSD treatment sooner rather than later. The quicker that you get started with your therapies, the sooner you can experience lasting relief from your symptoms.

Ways to Cope with Trauma or PTSD

The symptoms of PTSD and trauma can directly affect every aspect of your daily life. There are many ways that you can cope with your symptoms and find relief, but keep in mind that not all coping mechanisms, techniques and therapies will work for everyone. You may find relief from symptoms by practicing the following coping strategies:

• Deep breathing exercises
• Mindfulness and meditation
• Expressive writing and journaling
• Art therapies
• Progressive muscle relaxation practices
• Social support networks

Coping mechanisms may offer temporary support and relief for you, but achieving long-term relief will require more structured treatments and therapeutic interventions.

Exploring Different PTSD Therapy Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment strategy for many who suffer from PTSD or trauma. This type of counseling focuses on the relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and works to alter those activities for long-term relief. Many mental health professionals will additionally recommend Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for PTSD as well. DBT is a type of CBT that emphasizes acceptance of the persona’ emotions and thoughts.

These traditional psychotherapy practices can greatly benefit individuals with trauma or PTSD; however, patients will likely need to stay in therapy for numerous years to see continued success. That’s why it’s a good idea to explore many unique types of trauma treatments to achieve the maximum benefit for your mental health. As such, we recommend that you consider neurofeedback for PTSD from Bright Wave.

Leveraging Neurofeedback for Trauma

Neurofeedback plays a key role in naturally restoring your brainwave function to a healthy state. This advanced brain training therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for PTSD and trauma because it directly works to improve your brain function.

After you complete a qEEG brain map, your brain training clinician will be able to identify specific brainwave frequencies that have been affected by your traumatic experience. From there, we will create a customized neurofeedback treatment plan that will aim to re-balance your brainwave patterns, mitigate existing symptoms, enhance your cognitive function, and treat your PTSD.

Make the Right Decision for Your Trauma or PTSD Treatment

If you struggle with PTSD or have experienced a traumatic event in your life, we can help you find the lasting relief that you need. Neurofeedback is a safe, low-risk, drug-free and 100% non-invasive treatment for trauma and other mental conditions.

Contact our team at Bright Wave today to schedule your free consultation and learn about this advanced PTSD therapy available in Colorado Springs, South Denver or anywhere with remote options.