TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Integrative approach for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder in 9/11 first responders: Three core techniques
JO  - Psychotherapy
A1  - Haugen, Peter T.
A1  - Splaun, Allison Keisler
A1  - Evces, Mark R.
A1  - Weiss, Daniel S.
SP  - 336
EP  - 340
VL  - 50
IS  - 3
N2  - We describe an integrative psychotherapy for first responders to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, including those who continue to be psychologically impacted by these events, most of whom meet criteria for a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder. Three core techniques used in this treatment are described: (a) an emphasis on meaning making, particularly regarding the traumatic event; (b) focus on the most affect-laden components of the traumatic exposure; and (c) identifying and challenging the implicit strategies used by individuals to avoid discussion of components of their traumatic memories and the attendant negative affect. For each intervention, a theoretical rationale and the presumed mechanism of operation are presented. We discuss the clinical and research implications of this intervention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2013 APA, all rights reserved).<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0033-3204
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0032526
ID  - ref1
ER  -