- What is EMDR therapy and why is it used to treat PTSD?
EMDR therapy is well-suited for individuals who have experienced various forms of trauma, whether from a single distressing event or a series of accumulated negative experiences Trauma can take many forms, including physical or emotional abuse, bullying, accidents, combat experiences, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one
- Understanding psychotherapy and how it works
Psychologists who use cognitive-behavioral therapy, for example, have a practical approach to treatment Your psychologist might ask you to tackle certain tasks designed to help you develop more effective coping skills
- Prolonged Exposure (PE) - American Psychological Association (APA)
Prolonged exposure is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that teaches individuals to gradually approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations Individuals work with their therapist in a safe, graduated fashion to face stimuli and situations that evoke fear and remind them of the trauma to increase their comfort and
- Treating survivors of human trafficking
Recognizing the limitations of traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trafficking survivors, Gopal and her team employ “ACES-based shadow work,” which addresses the root causes of complex trauma through writing, drawing, reflecting, and group discussions
- Treatments for PTSD - American Psychological Association (APA)
The guideline recommends offering patients three interventions, all of which are variations of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) The information below about the recommended interventions is intended to provide clinicians with a basic understanding of the specific treatment approach
- Different approaches to psychotherapy
Gestalt therapy emphasizes what it calls "organismic holism," the importance of being aware of the here and now and accepting responsibility for yourself Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination and the search for meaning Integrative or holistic therapy Many therapists don't tie themselves to any one approach
- Case Examples - American Psychological Association (APA)
His treatment involved mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, which helps participants become aware of and recharacterize their overwhelming negative thoughts It involves regular practice of mindfulness techniques and exercises as one component of therapy
- Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy, and more efficient . . .
Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy for an array of symptoms and conditions In a recent series of 11 meta-analyses encompassing 329 studies comparing group with individual therapy, group therapy was found effective for depression and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic
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