Trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder

• Main Author: Julia Müller
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Private Publisher "Chaban O.S." 2017-04-01
• Series: Psihosomatična Medicina ta Zagalʹna Praktika
• Subjects: CBT; PTSD; cognitive-behavioral therapy; trauma-focused; trauma; posttraumatic stress disorder
• Online Access: http://1774675.ff392986.web.hosting-test.net/index.php/psp/article/view/27

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a widespread condition, that affects near 20% of individuals, exposed to traumatic event. Moreover, recent studies suggest, that it has a tendency for chronic course and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. According to clinical guidelines as first line therapy for PTSD trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy must be used. In this educational course are presented highlights of 2-day trauma-focused cognitive therapy training, including PTSD symptoms, overall CBT methods overview, theoretical and practical implications.