Trauma Work
We take a literal point of view when it comes to the type of traumas that qualify for diagnosing. This page explore that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfmfkDQb14u0026t=12s
Our definition of trauma is “anything that stays with you”… Therefore, trauma is a subjective term that one can define themselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoZT8-HqI64
Typical Course of Developmental Trauma Work –
Some of the services that we do are very specialized but have general and widespread effects. Below is general/typical course of care. We believe in treating the source of the symptoms and not only the symptoms themselves.
Phase 1: Preparation/Assessment.
Includes: Brain scan with qEEG, Integrative Medicine, Awareness skills like Mindfulness/Brainspotting (Resource/Expansion model)/Psychedelic Integration and Coaching, and Expressive Arts. (Can be done in a 4-hour intensive format or this phase can take years depending on level of awareness and where you are at in the therapeutic progress).
If staying in the present moment is difficult or you have physical ailments related to your trauma/stress: Neurofeedback training is used to help the body regulate. This is not considered therapy but coaching. (can take 20-40 weeks to establish physical regulation) Or one can create the same by creating a mindfulness practice (5-7 days a week, 1-2 hours a day) for several years to gain the same level of physical stability.
Phase 2: Memory re-coding/Trauma resolution phase.
Includes: Brainspotting, Psychedelic sessions, and Mindfulness/breath interventions.
Phase 3: Integration, Maintenance, Recovery, Posttraumatic Growth phase
Includes: Mindfulness-based practices, psychedelic sessions, Brainspotting (expansion resource model), Neurofeedback training, and Expressive Arts.
*Other things to consider on length of care: exercise, diet (caffeine, sugar, additives), medications, social supports, willingness to make changes, and time in play/creative outlets.
Retreat/Hybrid Model: Because of the therapies or approaches that we do are more procedural/protocol oriented (and evidence-based), doing a retreat/intensive cuts down on your time but as we are a mental health gym, we offer on-going care to ensure your continued success.
Check-ups
We also believe that once you hit a maintenance phase of care (monthly>bimonthly>quarterly, bi-annual, to annual) check-ups are a good idea. We can set this up if you like. Let us know.