Get weekly notifications for new group therapy session times.
Are you interested in joining an online group therapy session? Subscribe and receive weekly updates for new group therapy session times at Grouport.
.png)
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.
Learn more
Trauma is an emotional response to a distressing event that overwhelms an individual's coping ability. While it's widely recognized for its emotional and psychological effects, it's equally important to understand how trauma affects behavior. These behavioral changes can manifest in various ways, ranging from social withdrawal to aggression, and can significantly impact an individual's daily life and relationships.
Experiencing a traumatic event can lead to a host of behavioral changes. Changes can range from subtle shifts in daily routines to more noticeable alterations in communication styles, relationships, and overall demeanor. These alterations may serve as coping mechanisms or strategies to avoid re-experiencing the traumatic event.
Trauma may lead to regressive behaviors such as bedwetting or fear of the dark in children. They may also exhibit aggression, impulsivity, and defiance. Trauma can manifest in behaviors like social withdrawal, self-isolation, or increased dependence on substances in adults. Furthermore, individuals may become overly vigilant, constantly looking for potential threats.
To understand how trauma affects behavior, it's essential to consider its impact on the brain. The amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex are key brain structures in the stress response. Trauma can disrupt their functioning, leading to alterations in behavior.
For instance, hyperactivation of the amygdala, the brain's fear center, can lead to heightened fear responses and aggression. At the same time, trauma can impair the hippocampus, responsible for memory and learning, which may result in difficulty retaining new information or recalling the traumatic event. The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions like decision-making and impulse control, can also be affected, leading to impulsivity and poor decision-making.
Recognizing the connection between trauma and behavior is crucial in addressing these issues effectively. Approaches like trauma-informed care, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be highly beneficial.
Trauma-informed care emphasizes understanding, empathy, and support and recognizes that disruptive behaviors might be reactions to trauma. This approach can help individuals feel safer and more understood, promoting healing and growth.
CBT can be particularly effective in helping individuals understand their thought patterns and behaviors and develop healthier coping strategies. EMDR, on the other hand, can help process and integrate traumatic memories, reducing their influence on current behavior.
Recognizing and addressing trauma-informed behaviors can significantly improve the individual's quality of life, enhance relationships, and promote healing. Understanding the impact of trauma on behavior can foster empathy and patience toward those who have experienced traumatic events. With proper support and intervention, individuals can work through their trauma, understand their behaviors better, and find healthier coping methods.
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.
We infuse cognitive behavioral & EMDR techniques in our group therapy sessions for PTSD & Trauma. Get effective and affordable treatment for trauma.
Find my groupFind my groupFind my groupSpace is limited, so reserve your seat today.
