Abstract
In the wake of the numerous terrorist attacks and horrific natural disasters that have occurred beginning on September 11, 2001, there has been increased interest in the effects of trauma, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of a synergistic multicomponent approach to therapy that incorporates the integrated use of cognitive and personality-guided approaches to conceptualizing and treating psychological trauma. With Millon's personality classification system serving as a foundation, a case example is provided along with an explanation of the therapeutic stages beginning with establishing the therapeutic alliance to decreasing hyperarousal to restoring assumptive worldviews.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 263-276 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | International journal of emergency mental health |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Sep 1 2005 |
Keywords
- Cognitive schemas
- Cognitive therapy
- PTSD
- Personality-based therapy
- Personologic
- Trauma
- Worldviews
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health