Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Question 1

What are the trauma and stressor related disorders?

Answer 1

Reactive Attachment Disorder
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
Post traumatic stress disorder
Adjustment Disorder

Question 2

What responses does someone with PTSD show?

Answer 2

1. The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced 2. Persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma
2. Negative alterations in cognitions and mood
3. Persistent symptoms of increased arousal/reactivity that were not present before the trauma

Question 3

Treatment for PTSD

Answer 3

Prolonged exposure

Cognitive Processing Therapy