Judith Herman and the formulation of C-PTSD
C-Ptsd is a diagnosis that was first proposed by Judith Herman, a professor of clinical psychology at Harvard University. In her book “Trauma and Recovery” she proposed the diagnosis of Complex Post...
View ArticleSchemas, Assimilation, Accommodation, Equilibration
Jean Piaget is famous in the world of psychology for his observations and intellectual contributions in regards to the cognitive development of children. His theories, however, can also be useful for...
View ArticleThe RID Tool – Dealing with Triggers
The folllowing content was found at afterdeployment.org The RID Tool The RID Tool is a 3-step skill you can use when triggered to help “RID” yourself of problems coping with triggers: Step 1: Relax...
View ArticleThe PLAN Tool—Prepare to Face Triggers
The folllowing content was found at afterdeployment.org. There are situations that you know about that will affect you emotionally or physically because they remind you of your traumatic experience....
View ArticleTrauma Triggers and Memories—Overview
The folllowing content was found at afterdeployment.org. Trauma Triggers are reminders of traumatic events. Everyone has their own unique things that trigger them. Triggers can be people, places, or...
View ArticleHow to Create a Trigger Record
The folllowing content was found at afterdeployment.org. Trigger Records can help you recognize what situations are triggering you. Recognizing what is triggering you: Helps you regain a sense of...
View ArticleCognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
All information on CPT was taken from CPTWeb and should be attributed to that source. In some small cases some modifications have been made to enhance clarity. It is strongly recommended that you go...
View ArticleEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
The information included in this post is taken directly from EMDR Institute, INC. It is advised that you view the information directly from the source website. WHAT IS EMDR? EMDR psychotherapy is an...
View ArticleStress Inoculation Training
Reprinted from:Meichenbaum, D. (1996). Stress inoculation training for coping with stressors. The Clinical Psychologist, 49, 4-7. What is Stress Inoculation Training Stress Inoculation Training (SIT)...
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