Trauma Treatment for Veterans and Service Members

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At Ignite, we are passionate about the care and treatment of our veterans and service members. We specialize in treatment of trauma and PTSD. The gold-standard in treatment of PTSD, endorsed by Veteran Affairs, is Prolonged Exposure.

The VA describes this treatment as: “Prolonged Exposure (PE) teaches you to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations that you have been avoiding since your trauma. By confronting these challenges, you can decrease your PTSD symptoms”.

How do I know if I am experiencing PTSD? Questionnaire

Sometimes things happen to people that are unusually or especially frightening, horrible, or traumatic. For example, a serious accident or fire, a physical or sexual assault or abuse, an earthquake or flood, a war, seeing someone be killed or seriously injured, or having a loved one die through homicide or suicide.

Have you ever experienced this kind of event?

o Yes o No

If yes, please answer the questions below. In the past month, have you:

  • Had nightmares about the event(s) or thought about the event(s) when you didn’t want to?

  • Tried hard not to think about the event(s) or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of the event(s)?

  • Been constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?

  • Felt numb or detached from people, activities, or your surroundings?

  • Felt guilty or unable to stop blaming yourself or others for the event(s) or any problems the event(s) may have caused?

    If you answered “yes” to 3 or more of these questions, talk to a mental health care provider to learn more about PTSD and PTSD treatment.

    The VA has a helpful Fact Booklet for further details about Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment.

    Curious about what PE Therapy “looks like”? The Center for Deployment Psychology offers some helpful video examples.

    We welcome an opportunity to speak with you to determine if this treatment is right for you.