Department of Medical Sciences, University of Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Brazil
Review Article
Possibilities of cognitive behavioral therapy intervention in posttraumatic stress disorder patients with interpersonal trauma: an integrative review of complex PTSD
Author(s): Daniela Haertel*, Paula Oliveira Silva and Silvia Helena Modenesi Pucci
Trauma results from an emotionally intense experience and may cause lasting psychological disorders, Including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The complexity of PTSD has led to the recognition of a more severe form, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), which is associated with recurrent interpersonal trauma and Disturbances in Self Organization (DSO). The lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria between the DSM-5 and ICD-11 has created confusion regarding the accurate diagnosis of PTSD and CPTSD. This issue impacts scientific discussion, precise diagnosis, and treatment approaches. A primary distinction between PTSD and CPTSD is the presence of symptoms related to DSO and repeated interpersonal trauma. This study explored Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) interventions for patients with CPTSD. An integrative literature review was conducted using the PICO strategy ac.. View More»