PTSD AND TRAUMA RETREAT IN THAILAND
FIND THE HEALING YOU NEED TO MOVE ON
PTSD and trauma survivors describe their experiences this way:
It’s constantly looking over your shoulder and having difficulty trusting people.
(It’s a) constant feeling of dread and constantly feeling overwhelmed by everything.
It’s like you are in a bubble that makes you go in slow motion, while the rest of the world is in fast forward.
Does this sound familiar to you? If so, you’re not alone. According to the WHO, 70 percent of people experience lifetime traumas. Sometimes, the effects of trauma linger long after it’s gone, and can interfere with your ability to live a normal life.
But fortunately, this is by no means a life sentence. By learning healthy ways of coping with trauma and PTSD, and with strong emotional support, you can break free of debilitating symptoms and feel normal, healthy and happy.
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Signs and Symptoms of PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that results from trauma. Its symptoms include:
PTSD sufferers can be emotionally triggered by anything that reminds them of the event that caused their trauma. They may also have a hard time controlling their angry reactions when triggered, as well as their impulsive behaviours, which can lead to other issues. People who have experienced sexual trauma are at higher risk for PTSD.
Long-Term Effects of PTSD
Studies show that trauma can change the way your brain functions over time. When you believe you’re under threat, your body releases stress chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol to produce a fight-or-flight response. Because PTSD sufferers are always in a state of heightened threat response, these chemicals are ever-present. This can lead to a number of health issues, such as:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Heart and liver problems
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Chronic pain
- PTSD also increases the likelihood of high-risk behaviours
The Dawn Thailand
Your Best Choice for Trauma and PTSD Retreat
The Dawn is highly specialised in trauma: our fully certified clinical team holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and has decades of experience in treating all forms of trauma and PTSD. One of few centers with this specialty, we are the region’s leading trauma and EMDR specialist. Our own trauma treatment programme is delivered by a kind, caring team of clinical psychologists and healing arts therapists who take the time to get to know you and see your whole picture.
Why a Residential Trauma Treatment Programme is the Most Effective Option
When healing from trauma, it’s important to do so in a safe space to avoid re-traumatisation. Our private, peaceful centre is located in the quiet countryside of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand, where you can enjoy restorative walks through our lush gardens and calming meditation by the river.
Getting away from your triggers, attending groups with supportive peers and talking about your shared experiences is extremely beneficial to your healing process. Once you see that you’re not alone in your experience, you’ll feel far less lonely – and far more powerful over your trauma.
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How Our PTSD Retreat and Trauma Treatment Works
Here in our community-based environment, you’ll never be judged and you’ll always feel safe to work through your issues with the help of those around you. Because of our high staff-to-client ratio, you’ll be highly supported and receive plenty of one-on-one attention throughout your programme. Our entire team is equipped to support trauma clients, and all trauma therapists are certified in the most widely endorsed trauma therapies.
Our trauma treatment model is based on the Pia Mellody’s Post-Induction Therapy (PIT) from The Meadows. The model is based on the idea that all maladaptive behaviours are rooted in the events we experience as children. PIT helps to uncover and heal the childhood traumas lying at the core of your current issues, so you can reverse their impact. Our trauma programme incorporates:
TRAUMA-FOCUSED COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (TF-CBT)
You’ll receive two individual counselling sessions each week with a trauma-trained therapist. These sessions include TF-CBT to address maladaptive thinking associated with the traumatic events, and allow effective cognitive restructuring.
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION AND REPROCESSING (EMDR)
EMDR is designed to help you heal from symptoms linked with traumatic memories through a physiological process that allows you to view past events in a less traumatic way. It uses bi-lateral eye movements, which aid in moving painful memories from the forefront of your mind into your long-term memory. Just eight sessions of EMDR have been shown to dramatically reduce symptoms of PTSD. All of our trauma psychologists are certified in EMDR, which is the main endorsed therapy for trauma.
TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISE (TRE) YOGA
TRE yoga helps release the tension associated with trauma and PTSD by using exercises to release muscles that are triggered during the fight-or-flight response, and tend to stay contracted until the initial trauma has been resolved.
HOLISTIC WELLNESS THERAPIES
We offer a variety of alternative treatments to enhance your therapy experience and help you heal as a whole. These include:
- Mindfulness meditation
- Spa and massage therapy
- Fitness exercise
- Yoga
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Relax Your Way Into a Lasting Recovery
Northern Thailand is known for its peaceful, easy-going culture, warm, sunny weather and mountainous jungles. In this environment, you’ll feel thoroughly nourished and ready to make the cognitive changes required to move on from trauma. You’ll also be removed from the places and things that normally trigger you into re-experiencing a traumatic event, allowing you to safely heal.
At our peaceful facility on the banks of the Ping River, you’ll find that the fresh air and beauty of the countryside help to ground your spirit and clear your mind, helping you feel positive and prepared for the important work of getting well.
A Day at The Dawn
We believe in healing the whole person. You’ll receive intensive therapy, but meditation, relaxation, movement and recreational activities will all play an important role in your treatment. Here’s an example of what a typical day looks like at The Dawn:
07:00: Morning yoga / cycling
08:00: Breakfast
09:30: Process / trauma group
10:50: Tai Chi or circuit training / cardio
11:30: Focus group 1
12:30: Lunch
13:30: Focus group 2
14:30: Individual counselling, massage
18:00: Dinner
19:30: Offsite NA / AA meeting
20:30: Rest & relaxation
22:00: Bedtime
