​

We bring traumatized Catholic clients and others relief in the short-term and help free them from the rollercoaster of numbness and chaos of symptoms by integrating the fragmented and disconnected memories, thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations so they can gain a deep and abiding sense of hope, peace, direction, meaning, security and confidence in God

 

Do you want:

 

·         Relief from the re-experiencing of trauma through flashbacks which are upsetting, unwanted intrusions of images, emotions, sounds,

                smells, bodily sensations, ideas or actions associated with the events

·         Release from the intensity of trauma-driven terror, rage, horror, sadness, grief, guilt, shame, and/or contempt

·         Freedom the from numbness and sense of unreality about yourself and your surroundings, so that you no longer feel like you are living in

                a dream or an unreal world

·         An end to the avoidance of and withdrawal from others due to fear of rejection or triggering of your trauma responses

·         The ability to share your experiences with a seasoned Catholic psychologist who will not be overwhelmed or unsettled by the intensity

                and who will understand you

·         Liberation from self-medicating addictions to alcohol, drugs, food, sex, shopping, gambling, or self-mutilation that you use to distance

                yourself from trauma pain

·         Freedom from hypervigilance and exaggerated startle responses

·         Better continuity and integration in consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, behavior, awareness of

                time and reality testing

·         Reduced self-criticism, self-blame for events over which you had no control

·         An end to feeling vile, unlovable, tainted or evil because you experienced trauma

·         Improved concentration and attention

·         Better sleep

·         Credible answers to the question “Why did this happen?”

·         Greater security and confidence in God

 

Imagine:

 

·         Freedom from the intense, chaotic, unpredictable rollercoaster of trauma

·         Being at peace with your emotions, experiencing a calmness and serenity

·         Having a deep sense of reality within the self and in the environment

·         Being able to connect with others and have new experiences without the fear of being triggered

·         Giving up harmful behaviors because you have better ways to calm down, relax, and feel safe

·         Feeling much better about yourself and your life

·         Being able to focus and get things done without so much effort

·         Sleeping well

·         Answering the question: “Why did this happen?” in a way that is true, satisfying and meaningful

         Being able to experiences relationship with God and Mary in much deeper ways.