Tattoos and Trauma: Are Tattoos Healing for Trauma? DOI Open Access

Krystal Bell

Published: June 1, 2023

Prior research and literature reviews suggest that there is medicinal value in tattooing for the healing of trauma. However, still a burgeoning topic academic studies mostly taboo as western societal practice, so are gaps qualitative quantitative data could further validate benefits tattoos This review analyzed 30 peer reviewed articles focus on "contemporary tattoo data," "indigenous traditions practices," "tattoos trauma," other alternative such "MDMA, psilocybin, EMDR" to establish well-rounded investigation into an option. The results reveal thousands years many non-western cultures have utilized healing. Today growing numbers individuals who seek options, tattooing, treatment resistant trauma symptoms. In conclusion, this provides ample shows positive effective connection between

Language: Английский

Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as treatment of childhood-trauma related post-traumatic stress disorder (Ch-PTSD) in adults: effects on Schema Modes DOI Creative Commons
Martine Daniëls,

Marie-Louise Meewisse,

Annet Nugter

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1)

Published: Feb. 7, 2025

Background: Many patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to childhood trauma (Ch-PTSD) also suffer from comorbid personality pathology. Little is known about the effectiveness of treatments for Ch-PTSD in reducing Schema Modes are an operationalization pathology according schema therapy and can be measured Mode Inventory (SMI). Therefore, we evaluated effects two adult on Modes.Method: Participants (n = 114) Imagery Rescripting Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (IREM) Randomized Clinical Trial (Boterhoven de Haan, K. L., Lee, C. W., Fassbinder, E., Voncken, M. J., Meewisse, M., Van Es, S. Menninga, S., Kousemaker, & Arntz, A. (2017). rescripting eye movement desensitization reprocessing treatment adults trauma-related disorder: IREM study design. BMC Psychiatry, 17(1), 1-12, Boterhoven van M.-L., Rijkeboer, (2020). as trauma: Randomised clinical trial. The British Journal 217(5), 609-615) who filled SMI next other outcomes, were randomly allocated a 12-session (ImRs) or (EMDR). was collected at waitlist, pre-treatment, mid-treatment, posttreatment, 8-week 1-year follow-up.Results: For both treatments, reported large reductions Maladaptive improvements Adaptive (Cohen's d .94-1.18) pre-treatment follow-up, follow-up. No statistically significant differences found between ImRs EMDR regarding changes over time. observed during waitlist period.Conclusions: showed when primarily targeting Ch-PTSD. results indicate possible value

Language: Английский

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Trauma‐focused treatment of a client with Complex PTSD and comorbid pathology using EMDR therapy DOI Creative Commons
Ad de Jongh, Laurian Hafkemeijer

Journal of Clinical Psychology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 80(4), P. 824 - 835

Published: April 14, 2023

Abstract Objective Complex post‐traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) is a classification within the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD‐11) that, besides DSM‐5 symptom clusters post‐post‐traumatic (PTSD), includes presence negative self‐concept, difficulties in regulating emotions and relationship skills. The purpose present study was to provide guidance on how deliver Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy context CPTSD, based current clinical knowledge latest scientific research findings. Method This paper describes treatment 52‐year‐old woman with CPTSD borderline personality for which immediate trauma‐focused EMDR used. Results First, description what entails some important strategies that therapist may employ assist clients using are outlined. Conclusion results line mounting evidence supporting notion safe potentially effective alternative individuals or problems.

Language: Английский

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The AIP model as a theoretical framework for the treatment of personality disorders with EMDR therapy DOI Creative Commons
Ad de Jongh, Laurian Hafkemeijer, Simon Hofman

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 17, 2024

Research has shown that the impact of traumatic events and circumstances on individuals is cumulative potentially a wide range harmful consequences, including negative consequences mental health. One such consequence development personality disorder, persistent condition characterized by pronounced pattern difficulties in impulse control, emotional regulation, cognitive functions, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships. A array studies indicates personal history with disorder often marked exposure to or other types adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Because existing treatments for disorders are usually long costly, it essential continue exploring alternative complementary interventions. Nowadays, knowledge clinical experience regard have been gained addressing ACEs processing memories these through eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. In this paper, we present theoretical framework treatment approach, based Shapiro’s Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) model, describe its current empirical basis, provide guidance how formulate useful case conceptualization can serve as basis EMDR This approach illustrated example.

Language: Английский

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Trauma-focused and personality disorder treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid cluster C personality disorder: a randomized clinical trial DOI Creative Commons
Arne van den End, Aartjan T.F. Beekman, Jack Dekker

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Aug. 1, 2024

Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with high rates of cluster C personality disorders (PD), which may negatively affect PTSD treatment. It unknown whether concurrent treatment for and comorbid PD leads to superior effects, compared standard trauma-focused

Language: Английский

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Impact of three variants of prolonged exposure therapy on comorbid diagnoses in patients with childhood abuse-related PTSD DOI Creative Commons
Chris M. Hoeboer, Marie‐Louise J. Kullberg, Danielle Oprel

et al.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 53(4), P. 377 - 393

Published: Feb. 27, 2024

Recent studies indicated that Prolonged Exposure (PE) is safe and effective for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It unclear whether PE also leads to a reduction in comorbid diagnoses. Data from large randomized controlled trial (

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Feasibility of EMDR toward Personality Functioning in Older Adults with PTSD DOI
Ellen M. J. Gielkens, Sjacko Sobczak,

Nienke Gerrits

et al.

Clinical Gerontologist, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 12

Published: April 24, 2024

Severe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in older adults (≥60 years) has been found to be associated with maladaptive personality functioning and disorders (PD). Emerging evidence supports that reprocessing adverse events Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) could improve reduce full PDdiagnosis.

Language: Английский

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Exhausting, but necessary: the lived experience of participants in an intensive inpatient trauma treatment program DOI Creative Commons

Veronica Vaage-Kowalzik,

J Engeset,

Marianne Antonius Jakobsen

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: May 28, 2024

Background Intensive inpatient treatment programs have shown robust results in the of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). How patients experience this program and what changes they as a result have, however, only scarcely been explored through qualitative studies. Objective This study aimed to explore lived participants an intensive trauma program. Our research questions were follows: how do trauma-focused treatment? possible related participating program? Methods Six diagnosed with PTSD significant comorbidities, who recently participated 2-week (4 + 4 days) prolonged exposure (PE), eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), therapist rotation (TR), interviewed semi-structured interview. Transcripts analyzed using thematic analysis approach. Results resulted five main themes: (1) need feel safe; (2) benefits many different therapeutic encounters; (3) variable elements treatment; (4) intensity; (5) experienced change. suggest that feeling safe within framework facilitated process. Many encounters, both TR ward staff, contributed All described intensity facilitative processing. However, most also describe often too overwhelmed benefit from all Conclusions findings overall beneficial contributing Participants exhausting, but necessary. Most did, report at times being Consequently, our prompt us question optimal level intensity. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05342480. Date registration: 2022-04-22.

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Is it safe enough? A pilot feasibility study of an 8-day intensive treatment for severe PTSD DOI Creative Commons

Hannes Gahnfelt,

Per Carlsson,

Christina Blomdahl

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: July 20, 2023

Intensive treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are gaining increased research support. Treatment models targeting Complex PTSD and previously treatment-resistant have shown a good effect. A pilot study was performed to assess the feasibility of an 8-day intensive treatment program severe in Swedish public healthcare setting. Eleven participants completed treatment, overall, reduction symptoms considerable. Also, loss diagnosis at 3-month follow-up 100%. No adverse events occurred, no elevation suicidal intentions reported. Symptom exacerbation could not be observed data dropout due intensity format did occur. Based on these positive results, it is recommended that further with larger samples conducted. If found safe effective, important addition psychiatric healthcare.

Language: Английский

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Long-term effects of dialectical behaviour therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder and cognitive processing therapy 9 months after treatment termination DOI Creative Commons
Ruben Vonderlin, Kathlen Priebe, Meike Müller‐Engelmann

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Sept. 2, 2024

Background: The complexity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms related to childhood abuse (CA) present challenges for effective psychotherapeutic treatment. Consequently, there is great interest in the long-term effectiveness psychological treatments this population.

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EMDR treatment in patients with personality disorders. Should we fear symptom exacerbation? DOI Creative Commons
Laurian Hafkemeijer, Ad de Jongh, Annemieke Starrenburg

et al.

European journal of psychotraumatology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Oct. 15, 2024

Background: Clinicians are often hesitant to use trauma-focused therapy for patients with personality disorders (PDs) because of concerns that the pathology may worsen.

Language: Английский

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