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The four studies included in this review provided early suggestion that couple-based treatments may be helpful in reducing trauma symptoms for the person with PTSD. However, the benefits were not as clear for improving relationship quality or the mental health of family members.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of talking therapy that aims to help you manage problems by changing how you think and act. Trauma-focused CBT uses a range of psychological techniques to help you come to terms with the traumatic event. For example, your therapist may ask you to face your traumatic memories by describing aspects of you...
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychological treatment that's been found to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. It involves recalling the traumatic incident in detail while making eye movements, usually by following the movement of your therapist's finger. Other methods may include the therapist tapping their finger or playing s...
There are a number of charities that provide peer support and advice for PTSD. For example: 1. Combat Stress– a military charity specialising in helping ex-servicemen and women 2. Rape Crisis– a UK charity providing a range of services for women and girls who have experienced abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault 3. Victim Support– providing ...
Jul 18, 2007 · Family therapy for depression. This review looks at whether family therapy is an effective intervention in treating people of any age with depression. Family therapy for depression is widely used, especially in the United Kingdom and the United States.
- Tamara Henken, Marcus J.H. Huibers, Rachel Churchill, Kathleen K Restifo, Jeffrey J Roelofs
- 2007
Family therapy is talking therapy that involves the whole family. It can be especially helpful for children and young people with depression or a behavioural problem, or whose parents are splitting up.
Explains what post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is, including possible causes and how you can access treatment and support. Includes tips for helping yourself, and guidance for friends and family.
Aug 23, 2021 · Family based treatment compared to waitlist or clinical monitoring. Overall, family based treatment compared favorably to waitlist or monitoring control conditions, with youth in family based treatment experiencing greater anxiety reduction and later anxiety onset.
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Ten studies (based on nine distinct samples) were identified comprising four single-family studies, four multifamily studies, one single versus multifamily comparative study, and one peer-led, mixed-diagnosis study. Seven studies measured patient functioning and six reported positive outcomes.
