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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common medical condition that can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. A less well-known fact is the potential connection between high blood pressure and mental health disorders like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This article will explore the link between PTSD and high blood pressure, exploring the scientific basis for their relationship and why individuals with PTSD may be at a heightened risk.
PTSD arises from traumatic experiences characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, and heightened arousal or reactivity. The disorder affects the body's stress response system, which includes the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and the sympathetic nervous system. The latter is responsible for the 'fight-or-flight' response, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure. Constant activation of this system due to chronic stress or PTSD can potentially lead to sustained high blood pressure.
Besides the direct biological link, PTSD may indirectly contribute to high blood pressure through lifestyle factors. Individuals with PTSD may adopt unhealthy coping mechanisms such as smoking, overeating, or leading a sedentary lifestyle. These behaviors can lead to other health conditions like obesity, a significant risk factor for high blood pressure.
Recognizing the link between PTSD and high blood pressure highlights the importance of providing comprehensive care for individuals with PTSD. This includes not only addressing the mental health aspects of PTSD but also monitoring and managing physical health conditions that may arise, such as high blood pressure.
The relationship between PTSD and high blood pressure illustrates the interconnectedness of mental and physical health. By understanding this connection, healthcare providers can create more effective treatment plans to manage both the psychological symptoms of PTSD and its potential physical health consequences. This integrated approach can improve overall health outcomes for individuals with PTSD.
Grouport Therapy provides online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) groups to assist individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Our online group therapy sessions teach members how to integrate CBT techniques into their daily lives. Incorporating these skill sets enables them to recognize triggers, counteract negative thought patterns, and adopt more positive behaviors to recover from and manage their symptoms. In addition to CBT, our PTSD treatment utilizes prolonged exposure therapy (PE), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and stress inoculation training (SIT) in a group setting.
Our licensed Therapist leads weekly group sessions conducted remotely in the comfort of members' homes. According to participant feedback, 70% experienced significant improvements within 8 weeks.
You don't have to face these challenges alone. Join our community and work together towards a brighter future. Sign up for one of our courses today and begin your journey towards meaningful, lasting change and renewed hope.
Due to licensing restrictions, our online group therapy sessions are for Florida, New York, and New Jersey residents. If you are not a resident of either state, consider our dialectical behavior therapy skills group. It is a therapist-instructor-led online group that will teach you strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions causing friction in your daily life and relationships.
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