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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is unique among mental health conditions because it develops in response to traumatic experiences rather than being something one is born with. PTSD can arise after events such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or violence, leaving individuals with lasting emotional and psychological scars. While it’s normal to feel anxious, sad, scared, or experience flashbacks after trauma, for most people, these feelings subside over time. For those with PTSD, however, these symptoms persist for months or even years and can worsen without intervention.

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At Intentions Counselling & Consulting in Burnaby, we provide specialized PTSD counselling tailored to individual needs. Using evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based counselling, our registered clinical counsellors help clients process trauma safely and effectively. We create a supportive environment to reduce the impact of flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional distress, empowering clients to regain control over their lives.

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PTSD can also disrupt relationships and family dynamics. Our family and couples counselling services in Burnaby address the ripple effects of trauma, fostering understanding and healing. If you’re seeking trauma or PTSD counselling in Burnaby, our experienced team is here to support you on your journey to recovery and resilience.

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Definition

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) refers to individuals that experience a struggle with feelings and emotions related to surviving or living through a traumatic event, such as a car accident or domestic violence. Usually developing following the traumatic incident, post-traumatic stress results through continuously reliving the traumatic incident or the upsetting thoughts related to the stressors of the event.

Common Symptoms

  • Intrusive memories, such as recurrent or unwanted distressing memories of the traumatic event; 

  • Avoidance of thinking or talking about the traumatic event; 

  • Developing negative thoughts about yourself or others; 

  • Increased feelings of hopelessness;

  • Difficulty maintaining close relationships or feeling detached from family and friends; 

  • Lack of interest in activities you once enjoyed; 

  • Difficulty sleeping; 

  • Difficulty concentrating; 

  • Feeling like you are always on guard for danger; 

  • Engaging in self-destructive behaviour, such as drinking excessively, experimenting with recreational drugs, or driving too fast; and/or, 

  • Feelings of guilt or shame. 

Is it Time to Make a Change?

Are you find that your PTSD is affecting every aspect of your life, such as your professional, personal, or social life?While there is no real way of curing PTSD, it can be managed and treated very successfully through a combination of medication and therapy such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. With proper treatment and help, it is a disorder that can be controlled and the affected individual can go on to lead a very successful, fulfilling life. If you are noticing that you want to reengage with your life and gain control again, it is time to make a change and reach out to our team. 

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