Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be challenging to live with, especially without treatment. Trying to process trauma alone can feel isolating and shameful and might cause you or a loved one to turn to drugs, alcohol, or other unhealthy behaviors to try and cope. Red Oak Recovery® provides trauma-focused mental health treatment for men, including PTSD treatment, at our center in North Carolina.
Trauma Treatment in the Blue Ridge Mountains
Red Oak Recovery® is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just outside of Asheville, NC. Here, we provide a safe space for men to work on their mental health and overcome addiction away from the triggers of their daily lives. We are a clinician-run treatment center, which means that everyone on our team is a mental health professional dedicated to helping our clients heal and regain control of their lives. The natural beauty of our campus makes it a haven for men who need mental health treatment rather than just checking into a hospital. It’s a place where they can slow down and rediscover meaningful aspects of their lives while learning new skills for processing and coping with their trauma.How We Treat PTSD at Red Oak Recovery®
Effective PTSD treatment often involves a holistic approach to care. You or a loved one’s treatment plan will involve a number of different methods, each tailored to unique circumstances and future goals.
Individual Talk and Behavioral Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions help clients connect with professional therapists to explore and process trauma while learning new coping skills. At Red Oak, we use a number of different therapy methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Group Support
Men at Red Oak connect with one another in our gender-specific environment, learning from others who have also experienced trauma. Group therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive space to share experiences, build trust, and gain valuable insights. We also offer a veterans program for men who served and understand the unique challenges of military and post-service life.
Medication Management
Medications can often be an essential tool in the successful treatment of PTSD. In combination with other therapeutic interventions, these medications can provide immediate relief from some of the devastating effects that PTSD can create.
Specialized Trauma Treatment
We know that trauma will affect everything about your life, including relationships, attitudes, and beliefs. Our team works to identify the root causes of trauma and understand how it manifests in each individual’s unique circumstances. The therapies we use consider the impact of trauma, and our professionals use methods that avoid re-traumatizing clients.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment
In many cases, those who have PTSD can also begin to use various substances to try and cope with their symptoms. We address PTSD and substance use simultaneously, with a dual diagnosis treatment plan that integrates mental health and addiction recovery.
Experiential Therapy
Hiking, working with horses, and other outdoor activities are just some of the ways we empower men to take control of their mental health treatment. Engaging in these types of experiential therapies can help clients process trauma while building self-esteem and gaining a new perspective on life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition in which a person who has gone through a trauma relives the event in their mind on an ongoing basis. As a result of reliving the traumatic event, their body responds as if the incident is occurring all over again. These traumatic events could include warfare, natural disasters, car accidents, or physical use.
PTSD can last for months or even years. Without the help of a proper PTSD treatment center, the condition can have devastating effects on virtually all aspects of a person’s life.
Everyone with PTSD will experience it differently, but some common symptoms include:
- Nightmares and insomnia
- Anxiety and depression
- Isolation and seclusion
- Hypervigilance (being on alert)
- Memory issues
- Risky or self-destructive behaviors
It depends. For many people, a combination of medication management and talk therapy is the best approach. Medications can help with moderate to severe symptoms related to mood, while talk therapies allow therapists to connect with clients and help them process their trauma at an appropriate pace.
Living through a traumatic experience can cause changes in the brain and body. If someone develops PTSD after the event, it can make processing the experience and healing harder. Professional treatment provides people with PTSD the tools they need to process their trauma and start looking toward the future.
Get Help at Red Oak in North Carolina
Red Oak Recovery® is a refuge for men living with PTSD. Our clinician-run programs and therapies can help you or a loved one process trauma, regain control, and find a sense of peace.
Contact Red Oak Recovery® online today or at 828.382.9699 to get started.
