Florida 27 Hour Course

The main treatment for PTSD includes

A mental and behavioral disorder that can develop because of exposure to a traumatic event, such as sexual assault, warfare, traffic collisions, child abuse, domestic violence, or other threats on a person’s life.

Symptoms of trauma-related mental disorders have been documented since at least the time of the

According to the text this author gave descriptions of what we now call posttraumatic stress disorder

According to the text this was marked by a rapid pulse, anxiety, and trouble breathing.

Refers to the practice or an instance of keeping away from situations, activities, environments, individuals, things, or subjects of thought because of either (a) the anticipated negative consequences of such or (b) the anticipated anxious or painful feelings associated with those things or events.

A stimulus such as a smell, sound, or sight that triggers feelings of trauma.

PTSD is treatable

Teaches you how to gain control by facing your negative feelings. It involves talking about your trauma with a provider and doing some of the things you have avoided since the trauma.

Teaches you to reframe negative thoughts about the trauma. It involves talking with your provider about your negative thoughts and doing short writing assignments.