When faced with a traumatic event, it can be difficult to accept and process the experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that can help individuals cope with the aftermath of trauma. CBT is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that uses a variety of psychological techniques to help people accept and process traumatic events. It is often used in combination with medications to provide the best results.
Group or family therapy may be an option for those who prefer not to have individual sessions. PTSD is a condition caused by experiencing or witnessing a shocking event, and symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the traumatic event. At the start of treatment, therapists will teach breathing techniques to help manage anxiety when thinking about the trauma. During therapy sessions, individuals will talk about their traumatic experience and how their thoughts related to it have impacted their life.
In some cases, recordings of the individual's description of the event may be used in order to help them process it. Writing can also be used as a tool to help shorten treatment time. In addition to CBT, other therapies such as meditation and yoga can be used as complementary treatments for those with PTSD. These therapies usually take place over the course of 12 sessions, during which individuals work with their therapist to process what happened when talking or writing about the experience.
