Reducing analogue trauma symptoms by computerized reappraisal training - considering a cognitive prophylaxis?

Journal article

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Distressing intrusions are a hallmark of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dysfunctional appraisal of these symptoms may exacerbate the disorder, and conversely may lead to further intrusive memories. This raises the intriguing possibility that learning to 'reappraise' potential symptoms more functionally may protect against such symptoms. Woud, Holmes, Postma, Dalgleish, and Mackintosh (2012) found that 'reappraisal training' when delivered after an analogue st...

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Authors: Woud, M; Postma, P; Holmes, E; Mackintosh, B

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of behavior therapy and experimental psychiatry
• Volume: 44
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 312-315
• Publication date: 2013-09-01
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbtep.2013.01.003
• EISSN: 1873-7943
• ISSN: 0005-7916
• Language: English
• Keywords: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Photic Stimulation; Humans; Adult; Medical Records; Male; Affect; Female; Cognitive Therapy; Motion Pictures as Topic; Self Report; Therapy, Computer-Assisted