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We all may be familiar with PTSD as it relates to combat experiences, accidents, and assaults. Oftentimes we measure our experiences against these and wonder if they can be considered traumatic. At Full Life, our understanding of trauma is that it is subjective and that the conditions experienced matter a lot. Any situation where we are shamed or humiliated can be traumatic. Painful experiences that occur over a long period can wear us down and become a place of trauma. Difficult things that we face alone, especially ones that cut us off from connection and love, can be traumatic. Grief can also be traumatic when a sudden death happens or if it’s in a violent way. Whether your experience fits what you would call trauma, we will approach these emotions with safety. 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PTSD Treatment allows you to integrate the traumatic experience and the ongoing intrusive images, thoughts, feelings, and sensations into the larger context of your life. Part of this process is to help make new meaning from this. Trauma is often the shit that composts into fertile soil and gives life to new growth. We use a variety of methods like EMDR, AEDP and Fierce Love, memory reconsolidation, renegotiation vs. reenactment, body-centered approaches, Internal Family Systems, mindfulness, and self-compassion to support people in this process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f253e86e84535bb6e0d0ea/bfe7c3b9-2bd0-418c-935c-3e470d621cac/flower+%7C+trauma+therapist+in+charlottesville%2C+va+%7C+trauma+therapy+and+complex+ptsd+treatment+in+charlottesville%2C+va+%7C+trauma+therapy+in+charlottesville%2C+va Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment - What is complex PTSD? Is it treated differently? 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We also know that the transition process is very personal and happens on individual timelines. So, we are happy to work with you as quickly or slowly as you desire. We follow the WPATH guidelines and support people in making the changes they want at the pace they want. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60f253e86e84535bb6e0d0ea/1657135334241-36BX7VO1B3U954ATLD5U/unsplash-image-1VAmHZktns0.jpg Gender, Sexuality, and Relationships - Embracing Sexuality Getting the love and sex that you want is a worthy pursuit. It may be talking with a partner about a kink, walking the journey of coming out, or celebrating sexuality later in life. Regardless, we are here to support you along the way. We recognize the internalized taboo and shame around sexuality so many people carry. And, the resulting issues in talking about these aspects of life even with a supportive partner. Our approach to sexuality concerns centers on supporting people from a nonjudgmental place. 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