June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month 

Anyone who has experienced a traumatic event may experience PTSD, not just those who are military personnel or veterans. This month brings awareness to survivors of all types of traumas who experience PTSD.  

 Facts

• PTSD symptoms include re-experiencing, hyperarousal, and avoidance. 
• Children and adults can be diagnosed with PTSD. 
• PTSD may be accompanied by other mental health diagnoses such as depression or anxiety.   

Myths

• PTSD never goes away
• Only military personnel or veterans experience PTSD
• Everyone who experiences a traumatic event will develop PTSD

CGFS is here to help!

Counseling services can support survivors by...

• Providing education about a PTSD diagnosis 
• Teaching skills for managing symptoms of PTSD
• Offering a safe and supportive environment to process experiences 
• Utilizing a variety of therapeutic interventions to support healing 
• Helping family members support loved ones who are experiencing PTSD