Psychology

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping children recover from trauma.

PTSD in children can develop after experiencing a traumatic event. At Mueller Medical Clinic, we provide compassionate and effective therapy to help children process trauma and build emotional resilience.

Overview

PTSD can result from traumatic experiences like accidents, abuse, or loss. It can affect a child’s emotions, behavior, and ability to engage with the world around them.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of PTSD in children include:

  • Recurrent distressing memories or nightmares about the event.
  • Avoidance of people, places, or situations related to the trauma.
  • Irritability, anger outbursts, or emotional numbness.
  • Difficulty concentrating or sleeping.

Treatment Options

Our therapists provide the following trauma-focused therapies:

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Helping children process their experiences.
  • Play Therapy: Using creative activities to explore emotions.
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Addressing traumatic memories.

Support for Recovery

We collaborate with families to create a supportive environment for the child’s healing journey.

PTSD in children is a psychological condition that develops after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as an accident, abuse, or loss. It can affect their emotions, behavior, and ability to function.
Symptoms include recurrent distressing memories or nightmares, avoidance of trauma-related situations, irritability or emotional numbness, and difficulty concentrating or sleeping.
PTSD is diagnosed through a comprehensive evaluation that includes the child’s emotional, behavioral, and social history, as well as detailed accounts of the traumatic experience.
Effective therapies include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to process experiences, Play Therapy to explore emotions creatively, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address traumatic memories.
Play Therapy provides a safe and engaging way for children to express their emotions, process trauma, and develop coping skills through creative activities and interactions.
Parents play a crucial role by providing emotional support, fostering a stable environment, and participating in therapy sessions to reinforce coping strategies at home.
While some children may recover over time, professional therapy significantly enhances their ability to process trauma, reduce symptoms, and build resilience.
Untreated PTSD can lead to chronic emotional difficulties, behavioral challenges, academic struggles, and issues forming healthy relationships later in life.
PTSD is caused by exposure to traumatic events such as physical or emotional abuse, accidents, natural disasters, the loss of a loved one, or witnessing violence.
The duration of therapy varies depending on the child’s needs and the severity of their trauma. Some children may show improvement within a few weeks, while others might require longer-term support.

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  • Mueller Medical Clinic
  • Address Al Razi Medical Complex 64
  • Block E Ground Floor Unit 7-2R
  • Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai UAE
  • Email: info@muellermedicalclinic.ae

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  • Saturday:10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
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  • Friday:10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
  • Public Holidays:Closed

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