General Residential Treatment

[Beautifulmess]

Today my husband's therapist recommended that he get residential treatment to help his PTSD symptoms. He is in the process of a civil lawsuit to press charges against his abusers (his grandparents) and the stress of this has made his PTSD symptoms much worse.

He is willing to get help but so scared that it won't make things better. Has anyone else had their SO get extended treatment? I am scared and want to know that it can help.

 

[Revampjacob]

6 weekends in hospital helped me get to a diagnosis but not relief. Best is as regular therapy as you can find.

 

[Beautifulmess]

He already has a diagnosis and is attending therapy twice a week. But he needs more...

 

[Sweetpea76]

My vet went to treatment center and he says it was the most help he's ever received. He thinks about going back at times.

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

Would he enter a facility that specializes in PTSD? If yes, that experience could be quite helpful.

 

[Beautifulmess]

My vet went to treatment center and he says it was the most help he's ever received. He thinks about...

Thank you so much for sharing! Hearing positive experiences gives me hope.

 

[Beautifulmess]

Would he enter a facility that specializes in PTSD? If yes, that experience could be quite helpf...

We don't know where yet. Hopefully we can find somewhere that specializes in PTSD. If anyone has any recommendations I will gladly take them!

 

[Joan]

I have done 4 months residential myself. Had a therapist who has PTSD herself...best thing I ever did. I would not be alive if not for that. Hope you and he can find the help and support you need.

 

[Beautifulmess]

I have done 4 months residential myself. Had a therapist who has PTSD herself...best thing I ever did. I...

Thank you for sharing. You don't know how much it means to hear success stories. I need that hope right now.

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

We don't know where yet.

I'd search hard for a residential trauma unit. There are a several Colin Ross associated trauma facilities in the US. Highly recommended.

He careful. A general psych unit is usually not much more than a place to warehouse patients until stable enough to be safely released.

The Colin A. Ross Institute

The Colin A. Ross Institute

 

[Beautifulmess]

I'd search hard for a residential trauma unit. There are a several Colin Ross associated trauma...

Thank you so much for the recommendation and advice. I will look into the Colin Ross Institute.

 

[BuckarooBanzai]

I spent one week at a Collin Ross treatment center (Del Amo). It was impressive. I think the one in Texas (?) - whichever one is physically close to Dr. Ross - is the best facility.

Of course, this was years ago. I can't speak to their current effectiveness.