Center for Psychiatric Trauma & Mental Health - CPTMH

12/01/2025

Why do some people become upset more easily or react more intensely than others? The Window of Tolerance, developed by Dr. Dan Siegel, helps us understand how our nervous system responds to stress. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can narrow this window and increase emotional reactivity.

There is hope! With the right tools, the stress response can be calmed and your window of tolerance expanded over time. As we approach the new year, join us for our upcoming Stress Busters series, focused on staying regulated and mitigating toxic stress.

11/22/2025

Boundaries don’t have to take a backseat during the holidays. In fact, they may be more important than ever.

This season, prioritize protecting your peace and the peace of your family. “Clear is kind” - being honest about your limits, needs, and capacity is not selfish, it’s healthy. Give yourself permission to say no, leave early, take a break, or create new traditions that support your well-being.

You deserve a holiday that feels safe, manageable, and true to you.

The holidays are coming and boundaries might feel harder to set, but they're just as important. Here are some scripts you can use.

11/22/2025

Grief and the holidays are often intertwined. Many people experience complicated emotions during this season - joy, loneliness, connection, sorrow, and everything in between.

Take time to pause and sit with your feelings before the holiday rush. Be realistic about how your experience might be touched by grief. Give yourself permission to feel both the highs and the lows.

Honoring your emotions and moving through this season at your own pace is a sign of healing and strength.

The holidays are often a time for celebration, but when grieving the loss of a loved one, those emotions can become intensified. A recent survey of 2,000 people showed that 36 percent of the…

11/21/2025

CPTMH was honored to attend the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith's 15th Annual Psychology Symposium and Networking Event. This year's theme, Mortality & The Human Experience, created space for meaningful reflection on the realities of life and loss.

We loved the opportunity to connect with so many bright future mental health professionals who will serve our community well in the years ahead.
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Thank you, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, for hosting such a valuable event.

10/04/2025

Great collaboration and fun at this year’s ACE/Trauma Symposium for Stakeholders 2025!!

10/04/2025

Thank you to our committee and to our sponsors for another successful ACE/Trauma Symposium for Stakeholders 2025!!

10/04/2025

Thank you again to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual ACE/Trauma Symposium for Stakeholders 2025

09/27/2025

Happening this Friday! Our 3rd annual ACE/Trauma Symposium! 🧠 we hope to see you there! 🗣️

09/03/2025

We are so excited to share that Catherine is now accepting clients! Please call 479-395-1505 for scheduling/more information! 🧠

08/15/2025

Our favorite day of the year is almost here! Registration is OPEN for the 2025 ACE/Trauma Symposium, proudly hosted by us! 💙🧠

05/27/2025

Mark your calendars!

03/30/2025

We had the best time volunteering at the Fort Smith Marathon this morning! Participants, we are so proud of you!! 🏃🏃‍♀️