Returning to the scene of the trauma in PTSD treatment – why, how and when?. (9th November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Murray, Hannah; Merritt, Christopher; Grey, Nick
• Is Part Of: Cognitive behaviour therapist. Volume 8(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-11-09
• Subjects: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), -- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), -- site visit, -- trauma, -- traumatic stress; Cognitive therapy -- Periodicals; Behaviorism (Psychology) | -- Periodicals; 616.891425
• DOI: 10.1017/S1754470X15000677
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-470X

Abstract

Abstract: Returning to the scene of the trauma is often recommended as part of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many clinicians avoid site visits due to lack of confidence or practical constraints; however, recent research suggests this is a valuable part of treatment. This article summarizes a rationale for including the site visit as part of cognitive therapy for PTSD, as well as the main considerations about when to carry it out in treatment. A practical framework for planning and implementing site visits is described.