We understand that the journey from military to civilian life can be incredibly challenging. Many veterans return from service carrying invisible wounds - trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts that stem from experiencing or witnessing terrifying events. Now that you're home, those experiences don’t just disappear. We’re here to help you process your trauma, reclaim your sense of self, and move forward on the path to hope and healing.
Post-traumatic stress disorder often stems from trauma experienced during combat or training. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, anxiety, and avoidance of situations that trigger memories.
The high stress of military service can lead to anxiety disorders. Feeling on edge, irritable, always anticipating danger, and avoiding social situations are signs. Therapists can provide tools to manage anxiety.
Deployments and relocations strain family bonds. Spouses take on new roles at home. Kids miss their parents. Therapists assist families with communication, bonding, setting boundaries and managing expectations.
Transitioning from the military to civilian routines can be jarring. Veterans may feel disconnected, lack purpose and struggle to apply military skill sets. Counselling helps veterans discover new meaning and direction.
Hypervigilance necessary in war zones can manifest as aggression and anger back home. Our counsellors can help you manage your anger by providing valuable skills for de-escalating conflicts, managing rising anger and expressing anger appropriately.
Surviving when comrades did not, situations involving civilians or moral dilemmas can haunt veterans, creating feelings of guilt or regret for the events that occurred. Therapy can help veterans process these feelings and develop a sense of peace and forgiveness.
Traumatic brain injuries from blasts, accidents or strikes to the head can influence mood, memory, cognition and impulsivity. Counselling can help veterans with TBI learn coping strategies and techniques to improve their overall quality of life.
Deployment, injury, trauma, loss of purpose and losing fellow service members can contribute to veterans' feelings persistently sad, hopeless, and withdrawn. Counselling can help you process painful memories, gain perspective and reconnect with purpose.
EMDR therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories and disturbing thoughts. Bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements or taps, is used to activate the brain's natural healing abilities. As veterans process memories of trauma with a trained EMDR therapist, the memories become less distressing and symptoms of PTSD and anxiety decrease. They can sleep better, feel calmer, and regain a sense of safety and trust.
Not sure who can help you? You can either fill out the form to be matched to a therapist that specializes in your unique situation or give us a call at (403) 588-7639.
