Trauma & Psychological Injury Program
Discover Nova Scotia’s leading inpatient PTSD treatment program at EHN Guardians Atlantic
When you begin your PTSD treatment program at EHN Guardians Atlantic, you join a community committed to your recovery and leave fear of judgement at the door.
During your stay in Nictaux, Nova Scotia, you’ll receive support from medical specialists and fellow military members and first responders who understand what you’re going through. Our compassionate and experienced team provides the guidance and care to overcome trauma and give you the PTSD treatment you need.
Because EHN Guardians Atlantic is exclusively for military, veterans and first responders, patients benefit from healing in an environment away from a more diverse patient community.
If you also struggle with addiction, our Concurrent Trauma & Addiction Program may be a better fit for you.
Trauma treatment in Nova Scotia
Our Nova Scotia inpatient trauma and PTSD treatment program helps you build the foundation for lasting recovery through a number of evidence-based approaches, including:
- Psychotherapy including CPT, CBT, DBT, EMDR and ART
- Individual and small-group therapy
- Integrated care (yoga, meditation, fitness, nutrition, sleep hygiene, art therapy)
- 24/7 medical care and nursing support
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS): to treat major depressive disorder and several other psychiatric conditions
- Ketamine Treatment: Effective treatment for depression that has not improved with antidepressants
- Aftercare and online recovery tools using the EHN Online app
- Family therapy
- Access to Thrive, our lifelong alumni network
A day in EHN Guardian Atlantic's Trauma Program
Your story is unique, which is why your recovery journey is unique as well. While treatment plans and structure can vary, below is just a sample of what your day might involve in our Trauma and Psychological Injury program for military, veterans, and first responders.
Morning
Before attending an educational lecture about distress tolerance, you’ll start your day with a healthy, chef-prepared breakfast. There will also be time for you to set your intentions with some self-reflection and a walk on our lush grounds.
Afternoon
You’ll kick off the afternoon with a delicious lunch. Then you’ll attend a lecture about how the mind-body connection affects trauma recovery, or a one-on-one counselling session for trauma reprocessing.
Evening
In the evening you’ll participate in specialized, trauma-centred peer support groups focused on symptoms management, emotional processing, or returning to work. You’ll get moving before dinner with a visit to the gym or by participating in a group fitness class, like circuit training, yoga, or somatic movement. After dinner you will participate in meditation and evening programming to become reacquainted with, or discover new recreational activities.
This is EHN Guardians Atlantic
Located in Nictaux, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, EHN Guardians Atlantic is an inpatient facility exclusively treating military, veteran, and first responder communities. As part of EHN Canada’s network of leading trauma facilities across Canada, patients receive the same expert Concurrent Trauma Programming as at all of EHN Canada’s facilities, including specialized services to treat PTSD, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and chronic pain.
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