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Types of trauma therapy

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Rainbowsandflowers78 · 16/02/2018 20:27

What is the best type of therapy/counselling to recommend to someone who has had trauma but doesn’t have traditional ptsd (flashbacks, anxiety etc) rather gone down the shut down, denial, withdrawal type behaviour? What works in this kind of instance?

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Rainbowsandflowers78 · 16/02/2018 20:38

For a guy btw - if that makes any difference

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chocolateworshipper · 17/02/2018 21:55

I experienced trauma as a child but didn't have PTSD. I had a therapist who was training in multiple types of therapy - so a bit CBT, with talking therapy etc. Ideally you want a psychiatrist to recommend the right type of therapy.

IStillMissBlockbuster · 17/02/2018 21:59

EMDR is a powerful and quick treatment. CBT for trauma is also evidence based.

Rainbowsandflowers78 · 17/02/2018 22:02

Thank you both
I need to know what to steer my oh towards - he’s thinking of seeking help but won’t go to the gp. Will book a private appointment with a therapist though.
I’ve had narrative exposure therapy and emdr but I don’t think he would open up like I do on the talking side
Not sure what cbt would involve for him

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Rainbowsandflowers78 · 17/02/2018 22:03

He seems to have depression more than ptsd

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Mellifera · 27/02/2018 14:53

Google Schema Therapy OP.

Good for things gone wrong in childhood and as a result the coping strategies still affecting him as an adult.
All the best!

Rainbowsandflowers78 · 27/02/2018 18:11

Thank you

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