International Journal of Play Therapy25.3 (Jul 2016): 166-174.
This qualitative study describes a successful 5-month pediatric treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) arising from a single incident trauma. Treatment was conceptualized through the adaptive information processing model and the use of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing integrated with child-centered play therapy, supported with family therapy and cognitive–behavioral strategies. When 51⁄2 years old, the client experienced a tornado while separated from his mother and twin sister at a theme park. He developed significant symptoms of PTSD and developmental regression not present prior to the incident. Subsequent treatment from several providers and medications targeting symptoms were unsuccessful. This treatment, 1 year posttrauma, resulted in the resolution of his PTSD symptoms, reestablishment of pretraumatized development trajectory, and recovery to age-appropriate expectations and growth sustained 3 years posttrauma. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)(journal abstract) To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details
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Pathological and beneficial outcomes have been documented in children and adolescents exposed to disasters, but the patterns of the outcomes are not known. This study was conducted to identify patterns of post-traumatic stress symptoms and post-traumatic growth and examine the predictors for the patterns among children and adolescents following an earthquake. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details - Institution NHS England
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