Understanding PTSD: Healing After Trauma
Trauma leaves an impact that can last long after the event itself. For some, these effects develop into Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) — a condition that can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
At Nurtured Balance Wellness, our mission is to nurture safety, healing, and balance so you can reclaim your life beyond trauma.
What is PTSD?
PTSD is a mental health condition that may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event such as:
Abuse or assault
Military combat
Accidents or natural disasters
Pregnancy or birth trauma
Loss, grief, or other deeply distressing experiences
Not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD, but for those who do, symptoms can feel overwhelming and disruptive.
Common Symptoms of PTSD
PTSD looks different for everyone, but common symptoms may include:
Flashbacks or intrusive memories of the trauma
Nightmares or sleep disturbances
Avoidance of reminders of the trauma
Hypervigilance (feeling “on edge” or unsafe)
Irritability, anger, or sudden mood changes
Numbing or detachment from people or activities once enjoyed
These symptoms can interfere with daily life, work, school, and relationships — but with help, they can improve.
Treatment Options
At Nurtured Balance Wellness, we take a trauma-informed approach to psychiatric care, meaning you are always treated with sensitivity, compassion, and respect.
Treatment may include:
Medication Management: To support sleep, reduce anxiety, and ease mood symptoms
Therapy Collaboration: We coordinate with trauma-focused therapists (such as EMDR or CBT specialists) to provide whole-person care
Holistic Support: Stress management, grounding techniques, and lifestyle strategies to help regulate the nervous system
Safe & Inclusive Care: Welcoming for all — including children, adults, women, men, transgender, and nonbinary individuals
Healing is Possible
Living with PTSD can feel isolating, but you don’t have to carry the weight of trauma alone. With compassionate support, the brain and body can heal, and peace is possible again.
At Nurtured Balance Wellness, our mission is to nurture safety, healing, and balance so you can reclaim your life beyond trauma.
