How are you feeling as we return to a new normal? There has been a lot in the media about mental health and 9th to 15th of May this year is mental health awareness week.
I see many clients who are suffering with their mental health, whether it is depression, anxiety or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are lots of reasons people suffer with their mental health but I find a lot of clients have trauma stored in their body. This may be from bereavement, recent trauma or lots of things building up over the years. Other clients have suffered traumatic times in their childhood. PTSD is estimated to affect about 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience, but it's not clear exactly why some people develop the condition and others do not.
The NHS definition of PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. This can be due to serious accidents, violent personal assaults (such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery), serious health problems, childbirth or childhood experiences. Some clients don't feel like they have had any traumas, but many behaviours can be a result of trauma. Having long work hours, not making time for oneself, always having to be good enough, or proving oneself to others can be a result of childhood experiences. Without understanding the origins of these patterns of behaviours it is difficult for life to change.
I see many clients who are suffering with their mental health, whether it is depression, anxiety or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are lots of reasons people suffer with their mental health but I find a lot of clients have trauma stored in their body. This may be from bereavement, recent trauma or lots of things building up over the years. Other clients have suffered traumatic times in their childhood. PTSD is estimated to affect about 1 in every 3 people who have a traumatic experience, but it's not clear exactly why some people develop the condition and others do not.
The NHS definition of PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. This can be due to serious accidents, violent personal assaults (such as sexual assault, mugging or robbery), serious health problems, childbirth or childhood experiences. Some clients don't feel like they have had any traumas, but many behaviours can be a result of trauma. Having long work hours, not making time for oneself, always having to be good enough, or proving oneself to others can be a result of childhood experiences. Without understanding the origins of these patterns of behaviours it is difficult for life to change.
Symptoms can include sleep problems or insomnia and difficulty concentrating. Someone with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares or flashbacks, and may experience feelings of isolation, irritability and guilt. These symptoms are often severe and persistent enough to have a significant impact on the person's day-to-day life. PTSD can develop immediately after someone experiences a disturbing event, or it can occur weeks, months or even years later.
There has been research into the use of Craniosacral Therapy for PTSD. American war veterans and UK emergency service personnel suffering from PTSD participated in intensive programs of multi-hands Craniosacral therapy. The results showed positive outcomes when reviewed at 3 and 6 months. If you would like further details about the intensive program research let me know.
Dr Upledger the founder of Craniosacral Therapy explored the link between the mind and body, realising that the fascia holds onto emotional trauma, causing tissue memory to form. By working with the body as a whole, Craniosacral Therapy can help to release this trauma. We term this Somato Emotional Release (SER). Don't be afraid to come for a treatment in case an emotion comes up, your body will only release what it is able to cope with at the time.
If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy and Somato Emotional Release, I'm happy to arrange a free telephone consultation to discuss further.
There has been research into the use of Craniosacral Therapy for PTSD. American war veterans and UK emergency service personnel suffering from PTSD participated in intensive programs of multi-hands Craniosacral therapy. The results showed positive outcomes when reviewed at 3 and 6 months. If you would like further details about the intensive program research let me know.
Dr Upledger the founder of Craniosacral Therapy explored the link between the mind and body, realising that the fascia holds onto emotional trauma, causing tissue memory to form. By working with the body as a whole, Craniosacral Therapy can help to release this trauma. We term this Somato Emotional Release (SER). Don't be afraid to come for a treatment in case an emotion comes up, your body will only release what it is able to cope with at the time.
If you would like to find out more about Craniosacral Therapy and Somato Emotional Release, I'm happy to arrange a free telephone consultation to discuss further.
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