Coping with PTSD
Article by Joe Ruzek, Ph.D. discusses recommended lifestyle changes for patients with the disorder. Includes brief descriptions of various methods including relaxation, positive distracting activities, drug and talk therapy.
http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/Articles/coping.htm
A Critical View on Debriefing
Richard Gist argues that there is little evidence that immediate therapy following a traumatic incident has lasting or long-term benefits for the patient. Provides a critical review of the literature and references cited.
http://trauma-pages.com/cisdgist.htm
EEG Spectrum International - PTSD
Neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) and its use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Information, articles, and case histories.
http://www.eegspectrum.com/disorder/PTSD
Israel Center for the Treatment of Psychotrauma
Information and advice on psychotrauma, stress, coping and building resilience.
http://www.traumaweb.org
Managing Traumatic Stress
Article provided by the American Psychological Association provides an overview, including diagnostics and treatment options for the disorder.
http://www.apa.org/practice/traumaticstress.html
PTSD
Report by Dr. Geoffrey Ibbotson discusses the benefits of hypnosis for patients suffering from the disorder. Also describes why the disorder is so difficult to overcome.
http://www.geoffibbotson.co.uk/ptsd.htm
A Review of Visual/Kinesthetic Disassociation in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Disorders
Anne M. Dietrich of the University of British Columbia provides a critical analysis of the exposure-based approach that helps individuals attain a degree of detachment from memories of trauma. Includes references cited.
http://www.fsu.edu/~trauma/v6i2a3.html
Self Reflection in PTSD Therapy
Article about self-reflection in therapy with persecuted people and their children.
http://www.qualitative-research.net/fqs-texte/1-00/1-00braeutigam-e.htm
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)
Cognitive desensitization procedure, the Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) helps resolve the outstanding trauma of PTSD sufferers.
http://healing-arts.org/tir/issues.htm
Treatment
Provides a definition of the disorder and describes the efficacy of Prolonged Exposure Treatment. Includes summary statistics on clinical trials held at the University of Washington, Seattle.
http://faculty.washington.edu/zoellner/treatment.htm
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