One of the most important treatments for the effects of complex trauma for adults is psychotherapy. Sitting with another adult who has received training in the listening profession, is a powerful method to exchange the old tapes that were installed by our traumatic experiences.
In this first article, we are going to explore together the types of psychotherapy and Therapists, as well as the different methods they use to help their clients overcome the side-effects of complex trauma.
What is Psychotherapy?
An article, written by Michael Herkov, Ph.D. from the website Psych Central offers the following very good definition of psychotherapy:
“Psychotherapy — also called “talk therapy” or just plain therapy — is a process whereby psychological problems are processed, via communication and relationship factors, between an individual and a trained mental health professional. Modern psychotherapy is time-limited, focused, and usually occurs once a week for 45-50 minutes per session.”
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For more information on CPTSD, including resources and materials to help in healing and living with Complex PTSD symptoms, head over to CPTSDfoundation.org.
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