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Source: Dear PTSD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Letter of transmittal 2
II. Abstract 3
III. Introduction 4
IV. about ptsd 4-5
a. Re-experiencing 5-7
b. Arousal 7-8
c. Avoidance 9
V. Associated Features 9-12
VI. Treatments 12
a. Cognitive Behavior Therapy 12-13
b. Prolonged Exposure Therapy 13-14
c. MEdications 14
d. At home Treatment 14-16
e. For Caregivers 17-18
VII. Summary/Recommendations 18-19
VIII. appendix I. 20
IX. APpendix II. 21
X. works cited


Cited: Becker, Victoria Lemle, Ph.D. and John B. Arden, Ph.D. Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: the newest techniques for overcoming symptoms, regaining hope, and getting your life back Beverly: Fair Winds Press, 2008. Print Casa Palmera Staff. "16 Ways to Help Someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder." Casa Palmera. Casa Palmera Treatment Center, 17 Sept. 2012. Web. 4 Oct. 2013. Dear PTSD: Letter froma Military Wife totheCondition Destroying Her Family. 2012. Photograph. Business Insider, New York City. Web. 2 Oct 2013. . "Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD." –National Center for PTSD. US Department of Veterans Affairs, 1 Jan. 2007. Web. 06 Nov. 2013. “Returning From The War Zone: A Guide for Families of Military Veterans.” VA National Center For PTSD. National Center for PTSD. 1 June 2009. Web. 06 Nov. 2013. Schiraldi, Glenn R. Ph. D.The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook. Los Angeles: Lowell House, 2000. Print. "Treatment of PTSD." National Center for PTSD. United States Department Of Veterans Affairs, 01 Jan. 2007. Web. 05 Oct. 2013. "Understanding and Coping with PTSD." National Alliance on Mental Illness. Veterans Healthcare Administration, National Center for PTSD, Jan. 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2013.
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