Trauma is a fact of life, it does not however, have to be a life sentence

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. 

• Intrusive or upsetting memories
• Flashbacks
• Nightmares and/or difficulty sleeping
• Physical reactions or emotional distress towards something that reminds you of a memory
• Avoiding thinking about a traumatic event
• Avoidance talking about a traumatic event
• Avoiding places, activities or people that remind you of the traumatic event
• Memory loss or memory gaps
• Negativity towards yourself, others, the world and/or the future
• Lack of interest in maintaining once close relationships such as family members and/or friends
• Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed
• Difficulty feeling positive  
• Easily startled or constantly looking for danger
• Putting yourself in dangerous, sometimes life threatening positions and/or suicidal thoughts
• Reliance on drugs and/or alcohol
• Angry outbursts or irritability
• Difficulty concentrating
• In kids a common symptom is role playing a traumatic event

• PTSD can be hereditary due to family history of depression and anxiety
• Can be related to your temperment
• There's a possibility that the body is responding to stress by releasing incorrect chemicals and hormones
• Can be related to a traumatic period of time such as the life of an ex veteran or the life of someone who was in an abusive relationship
• Can be related to a traumatic event 

Our patient centered motivational interviewing approach creates a safe space for discussing and analyzing patient needs. At mindful integrative services we take a holistic approach to medication management. We incorporate physical health, medical health, diet and exercise or referrals to a higher level of care when necessary.