Experiencing trauma can change how you see the world, relate to others, and feel inside your own body. For many people, the effects of trauma don’t disappear with time. Instead, they may show up as intrusive memories, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, sleep problems, or constant fear. These experiences can feel confusing and isolating, especially when you are unsure why they persist.
At Hera Therapy, we understand how difficult it can be to acknowledge trauma and its impact. A free post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) self-assessment tool offers a gentle starting point. It allows you to reflect on your experiences, recognize possible PTSD symptoms, and decide whether professional support may help you move toward healing.
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How to Use the Hera Therapy PTSD Self-Assessment Tool
The Hera Therapy PTSD Self-Assessment is a compassionate self-help guide designed to help you reflect on trauma-related symptoms experienced over the past month. It uses a trusted self-reporting format similar to widely used PTSD assessment instruments.
Step 1: Create a Safe Space
Choose a quiet moment where you can focus without interruption. Emotional reflection can be intense, so give yourself time and privacy.
Step 2: Reflect on the Past Month
As you read each statement, think about how much you have been affected by that experience in the past month, including today.
Step 3: Rate Each Symptom Honestly
Each item is rated on a scale from:
- 0 – Not at all
- 1 – A little bit
- 2 – Moderately
- 3 – Quite a bit
- 4 – Extremely
There are no right or wrong answers. Honest responses offer clearer insight.
Step 4: Review Your Total Score Gently
Your total score helps indicate whether PTSD symptoms may be present. This is not a diagnosis, but a guide to help you decide if further support may be helpful.
What Your PTSD Self-Assessment Results Mean
Your results reflect the severity and frequency of trauma-related symptoms. Higher scores suggest that trauma may be significantly affecting your emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, or sense of safety.
Important Reminder
- The assessment does not diagnose PTSD
- It does not define who you are
- It does not mean something is “wrong” with you
Trauma responses are adaptive survival reactions, not personal failures.
What to Do After Completing the PTSD Self-Assessment
After completing the assessment:
- Reflect on which symptoms stood out most
- Notice how trauma may be affecting relationships, sleep, work, or emotions
- Avoid judging yourself for your responses
- Reach out for professional support if symptoms feel overwhelming
- Share your results with a qualified mental health professional
Early support can reduce symptom intensity and improve long-term recovery.
Why a PTSD Self-Assessment Matters
Many people live with PTSD symptoms without realizing that trauma may be the root cause. Others may minimize their experiences, believing they should “just move on.” A PTSD self-assessment acts as a self-reporting measure, helping you pause and reflect on how trauma may still be affecting you.
A self-assessment:
- Encourages self-awareness and validation
- Helps identify patterns linked to trauma
- Reduces confusion and self-blame
- Guides you toward appropriate professional support
It is not a diagnosis, but it can be a powerful step toward understanding and healing.
How Hera Therapy Can Support Your Healing
At Hera Therapy, we provide trauma-informed, confidential mental health care tailored to your needs. Our licensed therapists help you understand your PTSD self-assessment results and guide you through evidence-based approaches to healing.
We offer:
- PTSD self-assessment guidance
- Individual trauma-focused therapy
- Emotional regulation and grounding strategies
- A safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment
Healing from trauma is possible, and you don’t have to walk that path alone.
Taking the First Step Toward Healing
Taking a PTSD self-assessment is an act of courage. It shows a willingness to understand yourself and seek relief from pain that may have been carried for too long.
If trauma symptoms have been affecting your life, Hera Therapy is here to support you with compassion, professionalism, and care.
Get started today with the free PTSD self-assessment tool or book a session with Hera Therapy to begin your healing journey.