Introduction Treatment models based in cognitive behavioral theory have been regarded generally as effective treatment for trauma. The bases of cognitive behavioral therapy is to address and redevelop the cognitions of an individual who has experienced trauma that in turn influences their behavior. As such, the following evaluation examines the efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy interventions as best practice for recover with sexual assault survivors diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder.
Theory, Intervention and Population
Cognitive behavioral theory believes there is a relationship between life experiences that influences emotional and behavioral responses and an individual's thought process of the experience. Thus, cognitive behavior therapy is based on this cognitive behavioral model: the way we perceive situations influences how we feel emotionally and in tandem our behaviors. The development of distorted cognition from traumatic events hinder the individual to adequately adapt their emotions and experiences of the event, as a result develop post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as other diagnostic disorders. The intervention structure of CBT is to enlighten the individual on the onset and maintenance of PTSD through techniques and learned skills. Individuals with posttraumatic …show more content…
In a study by Dunmore, Clark, and Ehlers (1999) showed individuals cognitions were the greatest factor in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder, that beliefs attributed to the three perceptions of self, community, and the world in cognitive behavioral theory. The interpretation of their cognitions in a negative way reduces their ability to adapt and cope with the experience (González-Prendes & Resko, 2012). PTSD arises after direct or indirect exposure of a traumatic event that causes severe impairment in the individuals daily
Theory, Intervention and Population
Cognitive behavioral theory believes there is a relationship between life experiences that influences emotional and behavioral responses and an individual's thought process of the experience. Thus, cognitive behavior therapy is based on this cognitive behavioral model: the way we perceive situations influences how we feel emotionally and in tandem our behaviors. The development of distorted cognition from traumatic events hinder the individual to adequately adapt their emotions and experiences of the event, as a result develop post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as other diagnostic disorders. The intervention structure of CBT is to enlighten the individual on the onset and maintenance of PTSD through techniques and learned skills. Individuals with posttraumatic …show more content…
In a study by Dunmore, Clark, and Ehlers (1999) showed individuals cognitions were the greatest factor in the development of post-traumatic stress disorder, that beliefs attributed to the three perceptions of self, community, and the world in cognitive behavioral theory. The interpretation of their cognitions in a negative way reduces their ability to adapt and cope with the experience (González-Prendes & Resko, 2012). PTSD arises after direct or indirect exposure of a traumatic event that causes severe impairment in the individuals daily