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Fidelity To The Cognitive Processing Therapy Protocol: Further Evaluation Of Critical Elements, Courtney Chappuis Farmer
Fidelity To The Cognitive Processing Therapy Protocol: Further Evaluation Of Critical Elements, Courtney Chappuis Farmer
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Despite advancements in the field of trauma-focused treatment, a close examination of the literature reveals three concerns. First, a significant number of RCT participants either do not respond to treatment or drop out prematurely. Second, despite significant dissemination of evidence-based interventions, fidelity to those interventions beyond trainings is not well understood. And finally, the effectiveness of trauma-focused interventions in the “real-world” community setting remains unclear. Literature suggests that identification of key treatment components could help to address these three concerns. This study focused on one evidence-based treatment in particular, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and aimed to extend the current literature …
The Psychological Flexibility Model And Ptsd Intrusion Symptoms, Kaylin Jones
The Psychological Flexibility Model And Ptsd Intrusion Symptoms, Kaylin Jones
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The psychological flexibility model offers a lens through which to view the development and maintenance of PTSD symptoms. The model consists of six behavioral processes, including cognitive fusion, experiential avoidance, and lack of contact with the present moment, which are said to interact with each other to either resolve or maintain symptoms of PTSD. The mediation models proposed within the psychological flexibility model have yet to be examined within any sample. This study examined the relationships between cognitive fusion, experiential avoidance, lack of contact with the present moment, and PTSD intrusion symptoms within a sample of trauma-exposed adults experiencing symptoms …