compare their PTSD scores before and after they receive CBT to observe the effectiveness that CBT has in alleviating PTSD symptoms. The second theme we will observe is among research participants using EMDR therapy. Again‚ we will compare their PTSD scores before and after they receive EMDR therapy to observe the effectiveness that EMDR therapy has in alleviating PTSD symptoms. The questions we will ask will be based on the therapy they are receiving. We will ask them about their PTSD scores before
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evidence provided in the text which will be discussed further in this essay‚ it is clear that Cadence is suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Some symptoms of PTSD include; nightmares‚ intrusive thoughts‚ flashbacks‚ and depression. According to recent documentation‚ it has been proven that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur with
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RUNNING HEAD: PTSD and Treatment Harris 1 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Evidenced Based Treatment Amanda Harris SUNY College at Old Westbury Author Note Correspondence concerning this paper should be addressed to Amanda Harris‚ who is a student a SUNY College at Old Westbury‚ 223 Store Hill Road‚ Old Westbury‚ NY 11568. Email: aharri24@lmail.oldwestbury.edu RUNNING HEAD: PTSD and Treatment
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and Hooley (2013)‚ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ is a “disorder that occurs following an extreme traumatic event‚ in which a person re-experiences the event‚ avoids reminders of the trauma‚ and exhibits persistent increased arousal”. An example may be‚ a person who observed or experienced something extremely frightening‚ may feel that their life or the life of others may be in danger (Butcher‚ Mineka‚ and Hooley‚ 2013). People with PTSD may feel frightened and feel that they don’t have control
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Predictors‚ Diagnosis‚ and Treatment Posttraumatic Stress Disorder‚ or PTSD‚ is an anxiety disorder that occurs in individuals exposed to traumatic events. Traumatic events are defined as ones involving death‚ serious injury‚ or the threat of death1. These include‚ but are not limited to‚ combat experiences‚ sexual and physical assault‚ accidents‚ and natural disasters2. In this paper‚ I will explore the factors that contribute to PTSD‚ and present a program designed to ameliorate the disorder’s effects
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office environment. My mother was very sick and I spent numerous hours in the emergency room. I knew then that this was the profession I wanted to be in. I worked as an Emergency Medical Technician for three years and I have been working as a Paramedic for almost six years. I have worked in rural communities and also in the city area which gives me a different prospective to patient treatment. I enjoy the longer transports because you have the opportunity to see a change in your patient’s status
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Disorder‚ also known as PTSD‚ “is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks‚ nightmares and severe anxiety‚ as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event” (Mayo Clinic). The DSM-5 has a checklist that tells if a person’s symptoms are in alignment with those that have this disorder to see if they would be considered to have PTSD or not. According to the checklist the DSM-5 has for PTSD‚ the first qualification
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edition (DSM-IV)‚ PTSD is described as the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to one or more traumatic events. The traumatic events that lead to PTSD are typically so extraordinary or severe that they would distress almost anyone. These events include‚ but are not limited to‚ rape‚ natural disaster‚ war‚ learning about a violent or unexpected death of a family member‚ or even being a witness or bystander to
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social worker perspective Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that occurs following a traumatic event and is characterized by re-experiencing the event‚ avoidance of key details and features of the event as well as a state of hyper-vigilance and arousal (Zlotnick et al.‚ 2001). The condition is relatively common‚ with almost 8% of adults experiencing PTSD at one point in their life (Bisson & Andrew‚ 2007). PTSD is more common in populations likely to be exposed to traumatic
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and the Military Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health disorder that must be better understood by the military. PTSD‚ battle fatigue‚ shell shock‚ and several other phrases describe a condition that has been observed in war veterans for centuries. In Achilles in Vietnam‚ Jonathan Shay studied veterans of the Vietnam War with PTSD and explained the similarities between these veterans and Achilles in the book The Iliad. PTSD is triggered by traumatic events that result in
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