Has war taken its toll on you, but you fear that getting help may lead others to believe you are “weak” or “aren't fit to serve”?
Have you suffered sexual harassment or sexual trauma and fear others won’t believe you or you will be blamed for what happened?
Are you experiencing stress related to the demands of your job or are struggling with the intense expectations & requirements of your command?
If you…
Feel instability due to constant transitions, deployments, chaotic schedules, and separations from your spouse and your family
Fear that getting help may lead others to believe you are “weak” or “aren't fit to serve”
Feel the relentless pressure to promote rank & pass physical training
Feel that war has taken a toll on you emotionally, psychologically, or physically
Are worried you or your loved one may be suffering from PTSD (see below for more information)
Suffered sexual harassment or sexual trauma and fear others wont believe you or you will be blamed for what happened
Feel that frequent relocations challenge your ability to develop meaningful relationships.
…you are not alone.
At bareWell we understand that it takes courage to ask for help and there are frequently barriers preventing you from getting it when you need it most. We can help you begin your journey toward healing and rebuilding resilience. The clinicians at bareWell have years of experience working with service members and their families & we recognize the sensitive and unique challenges you face.
If you or a loved one are experiencing the following symptoms you may be suffering from PTSD:
Irritability and anger outbursts (road rage)
Recurring and often intrusive memories or flashbacks (feeling as if the events are occurring again)
Nightmares
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Feelings of numbness, sadness, apathy
Hypervigilance or being constantly on guard
Avoidance of busy places or intolerance of crowds
Headaches and fatigue.
Persistent feelings of blame or guilt related to the events “survivors guilt”
Loss of appetite
Self-medicating to cope (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, pleasure seeking behaviors)
Problems sleeping, restless
Easily startled and exaggerated response when frightened
Changes in behavior or personality
Isolation
Changes in relationships, described by others as “detached” or “cold”
Suicidal ideation
Your wounds may not be visible to others, but that doesn't make them any less real or painful
You have gone to war and carry the burden of combat which has changed you. You have come back physically, but you continue to suffer silently with “invisible wounds.” Your training has taught you to ignore injury and to remain stoic about pain. While your training is vital for surviving combat, it creates conflict and leads to isolation when not at war. Emotions are critical in our daily experiences and remaining “numb” prevents you from having meaningful relationships. This is where military therapy can help.
Using the therapeutic relationship as a “secure base” from which we operate, we safely guide you through processing of the traumatic events you've experienced during your service. We help to make sense of your memories, learn to re-integrate your emotions and “re-program” your thoughts so that you are no longer “numb” or full of anger and sadness inside. We help build skills for healthy responses to difficult emotions, thereby creating more opportunities for connection in your relationships.