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ICSA Conference 2025 - Montreal, QC
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Types of Trauma Therapy and How to Choose a Therapist
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Abstract: Everyone recommends for Cult Survivors and their family members to go to therapy. It is typically easy to do a google search and find a therapist near you, but sometimes the hard part is knowing what trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is, what options of therapy there are, and how to choose a therapist. This presentation will discuss types of trauma, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), and what trauma informed care is. We will explore different types of trauma therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and others. We will discuss information about what to look for in a therapist including personality fit, licensing, certifications, and education. Along with things to consider such as payment options, cultural backgrounds, questions to ask yourself, positives in a therapist and negative in a therapist.
ICSA Conference 2025 - Montreal, QC
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Types of Trauma Therapy and How to Choose a Therapist
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Abstract: Everyone recommends for Cult Survivors and their family members to go to therapy. It is typically easy to do a google search and find a therapist near you, but sometimes the hard part is knowing what trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is, what options of therapy there are, and how to choose a therapist. This presentation will discuss types of trauma, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th Edition Text Revision (DSM-5-TR), and what trauma informed care is. We will explore different types of trauma therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and others. We will discuss information about what to look for in a therapist including personality fit, licensing, certifications, and education. Along with things to consider such as payment options, cultural backgrounds, questions to ask yourself, positives in a therapist and negative in a therapist.
