CBT Case Studies
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Holly
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Holly Holly developed PTSD after seeing her Dad who received fatal crush injuries. Following intense flashbacks and intrusive memories, she
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Abby
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Abby Abby witnessed the suicide of a stranger and went on to develop PTSD along with enormous amounts of guilt.
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Darren
Case Study: CBT Treatment – Darren Darren lived with PTSD for 8 years before he opened up to his wife about how he was feeling
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Compassion focused therapy for people with PTSD
Compassion focused therapy for people with PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can change the way you see the world and other people. However, it can also create substantial damage in how you see yourself, including causing feelings of shame, self-anger
Case Study: EMDR Treatment for Children – AJ
Case Study: EMDR Treatment for Children – AJ After a humiliating experience at school, AJ developed PTSD. Following panic attacks and other symptoms he underwent EMDR treatment designed for children which had a really positive impact on him. “Before I
Understanding PTSD if you’ve seen Pixars’ Inside Out
PTSD is so difficult to explain to someone else. It’s hard to explain how it makes you feel, as most of the time, you don’t even understand it yourself. To those who have an analytical mind, you can try to
How to talk to a loved one about your PTSD
How to talk to a loved one about your PTSD Having access to a therapist to discuss the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not always enough. You will sometimes need to talk about your PTSD – and its
How to talk to a loved one about their PTSD or mental health
How to talk to a loved one about their PTSD or mental health It’s been said that two of the hardest things to say, are ‘I’m sorry’ and ‘I need help.’ However, it can also be daunting to ask someone
EFT/Tapping for PTSD and C-PTSD: Case Studies
EFT/Tapping for PTSD and C-PTSD: Case Studies Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) or ‘tapping’ is a scientifically proven technique which can release any ‘blockages’ which can be the source of emotional intensity and discomfort, and has shown to be incredibly effective
Treatments for PTSD
It is possible for PTSD to be successfully treated many years after the traumatic event occurred, which means it is never too late to seek help. For some, the first step may be watchful waiting, then exploring therapeutic options such as individual or group therapy – but the main treatment options in the UK are psychological treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprogramming (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but confronting and understanding your feelings and seeking professional help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD. You can find out more in the links below, or here.