Integrative approach for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in 9/11 first responders: three core techniques
| Autor: | Allison Keisler Splaun, Peter T. Haugen, Mark Evces, Daniel S. Weiss |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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meaning making
Psychotherapist Psychotherapeutic Processes Poison control Traumatic memories first responders Article Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic defensive operation Intervention (counseling) Behavioral and Social Science Meaning-making Integrative psychotherapy Psychology Humans Transference Psychology Cooperative Behavior Stress Disorders Defense Mechanisms Integrative Medicine Mechanism (biology) Emergency Responders PTSD Professional-Patient Relations Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Combined Modality Therapy Object Attachment Occupational Diseases Psychiatry and Mental health Clinical Psychology Mental Health Post-Traumatic Integrative medicine Countertransference Patient Participation September 11 Terrorist Attacks Transference Clinical psychology integrative psychotherapy |
| Zdroj: | Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.), vol 50, iss 3 |
| ISSN: | 1939-1536 |
| Popis: | We describe an integrative psychotherapy for first responders to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, including those who continue to be psychologically impacted by these events, most of whom meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder. Three core techniques used in this treatment are described: (a) an emphasis on meaning making, particularly regarding the traumatic event; (b) focus on the most affect-laden components of the traumatic exposure; and (c) identifying and challenging the implicit strategies used by individuals to avoid discussion of components of their traumatic memories and the attendant negative affect. For each intervention, a theoretical rationale and the presumed mechanism of operation are presented. We discuss the clinical and research implications of this intervention. |
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