Can I use trauma-focused treatment if a trauma doesn’t meet criterion A of the PTSD diagnosis?
In DSM-5, criterion A of the PTSD diagnostic criteria specifies what kinds of events constitute a traumatic stressor. This is because...
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murrayptsd
- Feb 21
- 1 min
My client isn’t having nightmares or flashbacks – do they have PTSD?
Nightmares and flashbacks are often two of the easiest to spot symptoms of PTSD. However, in DSM-5, to meet criterion B (the...
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sharifelleithy
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
How much alcohol use is too much for trauma-focused therapy?
Drinking alcohol is a common coping strategy for managing PTSD symptoms, often temporarily relieving stress, aiding falling asleep, and...
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sharifelleithy
- Aug 8, 2022
- 3 min
My client will be giving evidence in court soon – should I offer trauma-focused treatment?
Past guidelines have tended to err on the side of caution over whether to offer psychological therapy to people who are due to give...
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murrayptsd
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
Are trauma-focused psychological therapies safe for pregnant women?
During a pregnancy, the health and wellbeing of the mother and unborn child are of paramount importance, so it makes sense that...
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murrayptsd
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
How can I tell if someone is having re-experiencing symptoms or ruminating?
This is an important distinction to make when assessing someone for PTSD. It can be a common mistake to make to assume that someone who...
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murrayptsd
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
How much should I ask about the trauma in the assessment?
The amount of information needed about the trauma will depend on the purpose of the assessment. To make a diagnosis of PTSD, sufficient...
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