This group offering is a supportive and inclusive community for veterans and first responders to share experiences, process challenges, and build meaningful connections. Camaraderie is at the heart of this space — a place where stories are heard, struggles are understood, and bonds are strengthened. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and find resilience through shared experiences of service.
This group offering is a supportive and inclusive community for veterans and first responders to share experiences, process challenges, and build meaningful connections. Camaraderie is at the heart of this space — a place where stories are heard, struggles are understood, and bonds are strengthened. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect, heal, and find resilience through shared experiences of service.
Evolve is aimed at helping individuals reach their goals physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether it is emotional barriers or understanding nutrition in a holistic way, Evolve's holistic practitioners can help.
Hosted by Joseph Mauler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Group meets in Bel Air, MD 21014
Evolve is aimed at helping individuals reach their goals physically, mentally, and spiritually. Whether it is emotional barriers or understanding nutrition in a holistic way, Evolve's holistic practitioners can help.
Activates the Relaxation Response – Slow movements and breath-focused practice help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Gentle yoga encourages present-moment awareness, helping to shift focus away from anxious thoughts. Releases Muscle Anxiety & trauma often leads to physical tension, and gentle stretching helps release built-up tightness, especially in the neck, shoulders, and hips. Deep, intentional breathing calms the nervous system, reducing symptoms of anxiety such as racing thoughts or a tight chest. Practicing slow and gentle movements can support better sleep. The non-intimidating, accessible movements create a safe space for self-exploration and emotional balance.
Hosted by Alana O'Neill
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CAC-AD, SAP
Group meets in Edgewood, MD 21040
Activates the Relaxation Response – Slow movements and breath-focused practice help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety. Gentle yoga encourages present-moment awareness, helping to shift focus away from anxious thoughts. Releases Muscle Anxiety & trauma often leads to physical tension, and gentle stretching helps release built-up tightness, especially in the neck, shoulders, and hips. Deep, intentional breathing calms the nervous system, reducing symptoms of anxiety such as racing thoughts or a tight chest. Practicing slow and gentle movements can support better sleep. The non-intimidating, accessible movements create a safe space for self-exploration and emotional balance.
Peace Healthcare Inc provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services. Peace Healthcare Inc. is a Maryland approved licensed Behavioral Health Provider, also accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) We currently offer the following addiction, substance abuse and mental health programs. INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/PRIMARY CARE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (SUD) OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (OP) PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PRP) MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (OMHC) DUI EDUCATION SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR MEN AND WOMEN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
Hosted by Peace Healthcare Inc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CRNP, FNP, PMH-NP
Group meets in Forest Hill, MD 21050
Peace Healthcare Inc provides integrated behavioral health and primary care services. Peace Healthcare Inc. is a Maryland approved licensed Behavioral Health Provider, also accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) We currently offer the following addiction, substance abuse and mental health programs. INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/PRIMARY CARE INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (SUD) OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (OP) PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM (PHP) PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM (PRP) MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (OMHC) DUI EDUCATION SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR MEN AND WOMEN SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
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Trauma and PTSD Support Groups
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.