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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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Communicating with someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can often feel challenging and delicate. Understanding their perspective, having empathy, and choosing our words carefully can make a significant difference. This article aims to guide what to say to someone dealing with PTSD, promoting more supportive and nurturing conversations.
Before diving into what to say, it's crucial to understand the effects of PTSD. PTSD occurs after a person has experienced a traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks, hyperarousal, and avoidance of anything reminiscent of the trauma. Recognizing this can help guide conversations and make them more sensitive and effective.
When communicating with someone with PTSD, validating their feelings is important. Phrases such as "I believe you," "It's understandable that you feel this way," or "You're not alone" can be empowering. These statements acknowledge their experience without making assumptions or judgments.
Offering support can also be incredibly helpful. Statements such as "I'm here for you," "How can I support you?" or "Take all the time you need" can convey understanding and a willingness to help. It's also crucial to reassure them that it's okay to ask for assistance, reinforcing that seeking help is not a sign of weakness but courage.
Knowing what not to say is just as important. Avoid statements that may come across as dismissive, such as "Just get over it" or "It's in the past." Such phrases can invalidate their experience and make them feel misunderstood.
Sometimes, the most effective way to communicate is by listening. Active listening involves fully focusing on the speaker, withholding judgment, and providing non-verbal cues that you're paying attention. This approach can make the person with PTSD feel heard and understood.
Instead of prying into the details of their trauma, consider asking open-ended questions about their feelings or how they're managing their symptoms. This approach allows them to share what they're comfortable discussing and shows your genuine interest in understanding their experience.
Communication can be a powerful tool in supporting someone with PTSD. Understanding their experiences, choosing words that validate their feelings, offering empathy and support, and practicing active listening and open-ended questioning can all help to create an environment of understanding and acceptance. Remember, every person's journey with PTSD is unique, and what works for one might not work for another. The ultimate goal should always be to provide a safe and supportive space for dialogue.
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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