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Applied Therapy Of Sensory Deprivation Tanks On Civilian Ptsd Patients, Allison Rodgers
Applied Therapy Of Sensory Deprivation Tanks On Civilian Ptsd Patients, Allison Rodgers
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This research proposes to study the perceived effects following sensory deprivation tank (SDT) use in a population of non-veteran, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, using qualitative research. New studies are exploring PTSD treatments for post-combat veterans due to military activity over the past decade. However, the civilian population of PTSD patients (e.g. domestic violence, physical abuse, etc.) is not a focus in these experimental therapies, including SDT therapy. Testing SDT therapy on civilian PTSD patients could lead to a better understanding of psychological benefits in this understudied application, for the civilian population
Accessing The Healing Of Sexual Trauma Through Expressive Arts Therapy Interventions, Stormy Saint-Val
Accessing The Healing Of Sexual Trauma Through Expressive Arts Therapy Interventions, Stormy Saint-Val
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This proposal explores the benefits of a therapeutic intervention for survivors of sexual trauma that is inclusive to all ranges of self expression. Literature suggests that there are similarities in the diagnosis of mental illnesses of people who have experienced sexual trauma through abuse and trafficking. Further research has illustrated the connections between expressive therapy in treating each diagnosis, such as PTSD and depression.Therefore, the creation of programs that encompass multi-sensory interventions can improve the mental development of sexually abused patients. The advantages of the treatment plan will be presented through secondary research gathered from articles and studies