ERIC Number: EJ800706
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Feb
Pages: 7
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1077-7229
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Commentary on "Trauma to the Psyche and Soma"
Bryant, Richard A.; Hopwood, Sally
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, v13 n1 p17-23 Feb 2006
This case report addresses assessment and treatment considerations for a patient suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the context of mild traumatic brain injury and ongoing pain. Management of this case is based on the application of evidence-based therapy, and of cognitive behaviour therapy, for PTSD reduction. Assessment and treatment approaches recognize that delivery of treatment requires modification to allow exposure therapy for individuals who are partially amnesic of their traumatic experience. Further, administering exposure and cognitive therapy for patients with cognitive impairment requires specific means of treatment delivery to allow adequate compliance with therapy tasks. This case highlights that evidence-based approaches can be usefully applied to complex presentations but they may require modifications that recognize obstacles associated with comorbid conditions.
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Cognitive Restructuring, Patients, Therapy, Brain, Injuries, Pain, Case Studies, Behavior Modification, Neurological Impairments, Evaluation Methods, Compliance (Psychology)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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