If you or someone you care about is struggling with post-traumatic stress, you've come to the right place.

Hypnotherapy offers a powerful solution for addressing and healing from PTSD.

 

Unlike traditional therapies that primarily focus on the rational mind, hypnotherapy delves into the subconscious, where the root of these symptoms resides.

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Let's explore the fascinating world of the subconscious mind and its role in PTSD:

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The Protective Subconscious Mind

The primary function of the subconscious mind is self preservation. When you experience or witness a life-threatening event, it leaves an indelible imprint on your subconscious. The Subconscious works by assocation. So, if something happens that teaches your subconscious mind that the world is dangerous or life is unpredictable, the subconscious turns on the fight or flight response-- and then keeps it on, anticipating further threat.  Unfortunately, the subconscious doesn't update itself once the event has passed. It remains unaware that the threat is no longer present, leading to ongoing symptoms such as anxiety, flashbacks, and distress. Using hypnosis we can put the fight or flight response back on reserve so that you are no longer being triggered.

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Memory Storage in Trauma

Scientifically, we know that memories are stored differently in threatening situations compared to calm ones. When you're relaxed, a memory is classified as a "past event" once it has passed. However, in a traumatic situation, memories don't receive this classification. The brain continues to perceive the event as ongoing, resulting in flashbacks, hyper-vigilance, panic, and intrusive thoughts. By using hypnosis, we can help your subconscious understand that past evetns are behind you-- and to relate to them as such.

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Hypnotherapy provides a transformative approach to help the brain process and reclassify traumatic events, reducing their overwhelming impact.

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I will tailor my approach to your needs and situation.

Let's explore the ways hypnotherapy can assist in healing PTSD:

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Eliminating Unwanted Symptoms:

Hypnotherapy effectively targets and eliminates upsetting memories, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional distress triggered by reminders, and physical reactivity to traumatic triggers.

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Overcoming Avoidance:

With hypnotherapy, you can regain control over your life by eliminating the need to avoid potentially triggering people, locations, or events associated with the trauma.

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Safe Trauma Processing:

Trauma often renders us speechless, and it's essential to have a non-judgmental and compassionate space to discuss what you've been through. Our therapy sessions offer you an opportunity to express your experiences without worrying about burdening your loved ones. Hypnotherapy offers a secure and supportive environment to process and release the trauma, allowing you to move forward with your life.

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Shifting to Positive Thinking:

Trauma tends to effect our world view causing us to become fearful or pessimistic. We work together to shift your thinking, emotions, and expectations towards a more positive and empowering outlook, promoting emotional well-being.

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Rediscovering Joy:

Hypnotherapy helps you reconnect with life, find interests and activities that bring you happiness and fulfillment once again.

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Eliminating Hyper-Vigilance:

By addressing the hyper-arousal and hyper-vigilance associated with PTSD, hypnotherapy helps restore a sense of calm and balance.

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Restoring Sleep and Appetite:

If you're experiencing sleep disturbances or appetite changes, hypnotherapy can assist in improving these aspects of your well-being.

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Normalizing Your Response:

It's crucial to understand that post-traumatic stress is an adaptive response to potential life-threatening situations. Your body goes into hyper-vigilant mode to protect you. However, the subconscious may not realize that the trauma has passed, leading to prolonged hyper-vigilance. Hypnotherapy works to reprogram the subconscious, enabling it to recognize that you are safe now.

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Reclassifying the Trauma:

Hypnotherapy helps reclassify the traumatic event as a past event within the subconscious mind. By reframing its storage and removing the intense emotions attached to it, we empower you to move forward with your life.

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Emotional Management:

PTSD triggers a range of emotions such as survivor's guilt, anger, fear, and grief. Our therapy sessions provide a safe environment to normalize, process, accept, and express these emotions, facilitating healing.

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Shifting Focus:

Sometime I think the subconsious takes the wrong taek-awayy form an event. It loks at trauma and thinks "I'm unsafe. The world is unsafe" and responds accordingly. However, you also survived! The subconscious forgets that part! Hypnotherapy supports you in recognizing your resiliency and rediscovering your inherent skills to care for yourself.

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Breaking the Repetition Cycle:

Freud observed that individuals often re-enact traumas as an attempt to master and complete them. Our therapy helps you navigate and resolve these patterns, allowing for healing and growth.

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Addressing High-Risk Behavior:

Trauma can lead to seeking adrenaline rushes or engaging in high-risk activities. We work together to help you adapt to lower levels of adrenaline and make healthy choices that promote your well-being.

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Finding Meaning:

Making sense of the traumatic event is a crucial part of the healing process. We guide you in discovering personal meaning and purpose, fostering resilience and moving forward.

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Addressing Self-Injury:

If you engage in self-injurious behaviors, our therapy offers support and strategies to address these harmful patterns and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

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Take the First Step towards Healing

You don't have to suffer from the debilitating effects of PTSD any longer. Hypnotherapy provides a holistic and effective approach to overcome trauma by directly accessing the subconscious mind. Experience lasting relief, reclaim your life, and find peace and well-being. Schedule a consultation today to embark on your journey towards healing and a brighter future.

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