PE for PTSD: Mechanisms and Cornerstones

In this session, Dr. Barbara Rothbaum explores the world of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD.
PE therapy treats PTSD by confronting avoidance and promoting emotional processing. It includes imaginal and in vivo exposure to rewrite fear structures in patients' memories.
Join us as we explore the core principles and techniques of PE:
* PE operates on addressing avoidance and promoting emotional processing by confronting trauma memories and safe reminders.
* The therapy involves changing the fear structure in the patient's memory, with a focus on changing the narrative around feared stimuli, responses, and their meanings.
* Imaginal and in vivo exposures are crucial techniques in PE, leading to a decrease in distress and the reframing of traumatic events.
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I went through PE as a result of being a victim of MST. I am Vietnam Era female veteran and waited, literally, 50 years to seek help because I had no idea that after all those years what was wrong with me and that I qualified for treatment from the VA. PE isn't easy but it does help so I encourage you to pursue it so you can release pain, confusion, and anger.