Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Main Issue/when to try it
Stuck points
What it is
Talk about what you’re thinking, write and do worksheets to reframe your thoughts in helpful way
How it works
Thinking new and different thoughts help to get out negative thought loops
Timing
@Weekly / 3 months
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Main Issue/when to try it
Avoiding certain situations or memories
What it is
Talk about trauma and situation you avoid. Audio record trauma and listen to it. Also slowly come into contact with situations that you avoid. Breathing techniques are used to help.
How it works
Take control of fears by practicing being with them until they do not trigger you. Get more comfortable through repeated contact.
Timing
@Weekly / 3 months
Narrative Prolonged Exposure (NET)
Main Issue/when to try it
Fear / Avoidance
What it is
Same as PE but you write out your trauma and reread it daily. Then begin to slowly confront a situation in everyday life.
How it works
Take control over fear through gradually experiencing situations previously avoided. Over time, this practice gets you comfortable with situation.
Timing
@Weekly / 3 months
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Main Issue/when to try it
Intrusive thoughts Hyper-vigilance
What it is
Think about the trauma while following movement or sounds. May also talk about your trauma.
How it works
The movement and sound stimulates both sides of your btrain which helps to process the memories.
Timing
@Weekly 2-3 months