Women’s Trauma Group

If you’re a woman who has experienced trauma, see the counselors at Hudson River Care and Counseling in Hoboken and Teaneck, New Jersey. The licensed mental health specialists offer a woman’s trauma group that provides social and emotional support, as well as counseling, to help you overcome post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other challenges related to trauma. Call Hudson River Care and Counseling or schedule an appointment online today.

What is a women’s trauma group?

The women’s trauma group at Hudson River Care and Counseling is a support group designed for women who have experienced trauma. Traumatic events often produce lasting effects that are difficult to overcome without support. 

Hudson River Care and Counseling also offers individual, couples, relationship, and marriage counseling. The practice provides an infertility support group for women and couples struggling with fertility issues.

What can a women’s trauma group address?

A woman’s trauma group can help you overcome the following types of trauma:

• Domestic abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Human trafficking abuse
• Witnessing violence
• Car accidents
• Natural disasters
• Military combat
• Being a first responder
• Violence

Meeting with other women who have endured trauma, along with a licensed counselor, is one of the best ways to overcome problematic emotions, thoughts, and behaviors associated with your negative experience.

What are the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

PTSD after trauma can lead to the following:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Nightmares
• Flashbacks
• Always being on guard 
• Getting startled easily
• Problems sleeping
• Difficulty concentrating
• Substance misuse
• Depression
• Thoughts of suicide
• Feeling hopeless or worthless

If you struggle with PTSD, eating disorders, or another mental health condition after a traumatic event, see the Hudson River Care and Counseling experts for a mental health evaluation.

Is a women’s trauma group right for me?

To determine which mental health treatment is best for you, the Hudson River Care and Counseling experts discuss your emotions, moods, behavior patterns, mental health history, and history of trauma. They tailor a counseling program that best suits you.

What happens during women’s trauma group sessions?

During women’s trauma group counseling sessions, you meet with a licensed therapist and other women who have endured traumatic life events. You can discuss emotions, feelings of distress, and ways to overcome the negative effects of trauma.

Hudson River Care and Counseling takes a holistic, progressive, and spiritual approach to therapy. You might meet with a support group for an hour once weekly or as needed. 

If you’re a candidate for medication to cope with trauma-based mental health challenges, the Hudson River Care and Counseling experts can refer you to a specialist. 

Follow up with your women’s trauma group and your therapist as often as needed, and call the office any time with questions.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at Hudson River Care and Counseling by phone or request one online today to learn more about women’s trauma groups.