Comments for Brief Counseling Does Not Prevent Later Onset of PTSD at http://belleruthnaparstek.com , comment 1 to 5 out of 5 comments http://belleruthnaparstek.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:20:19 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/brief-counseling-does-not-prevent-later-onset-of-ptsd.html#comment-814 I'd be interested in how this compares to the efficacy of EMDR in treating acute stress response/preventing the development of PTSD. Anecdotally, I have heard positive things about its use in this fashion. I certainly see clients in my practice having great success with EMDR for treating PTSD once it is established. - Dr. Kathleen Young Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:26:18 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/brief-counseling-does-not-prevent-later-onset-of-ptsd.html#comment-794 Jody's last thought prompts me to add...."what if we could teach children to release trauma from their nervous system in the moment, before they have to go to school the next day?" - Barbara B. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:11:23 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/brief-counseling-does-not-prevent-later-onset-of-ptsd.html#comment-792 Research continues to reveal the fact that cognitive therapies have limited benefit in preventing or treating PTSD. The reason lies in human physiology. Trauma is a biochemical response stored in the central nervous system (CNS). So yes Michele, it is "SUBconscious" as it becomes rooted in the CNS. For several years now we have blended Belleruth's "Healing Trauma" guided imagery tool with a body-mind skill set called "Trauma First Aide" as a stress management intervention for first responders (military, medics, nurses, firefighters and police officers). We have only anecdotal results indicating the mitigation of signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress. Only time and bonifide research will tell whether the combination of these skill sets can prevent PTSD. What if we could actually teach our soldiers battle field skills to release trauma from their nervous system in the moment, before they come home? - Jody Mittiga, RN Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:57:33 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/brief-counseling-does-not-prevent-later-onset-of-ptsd.html#comment-791 I wonder if the reason interventions don't exclude PTSD is because so much of PTSD is driven by forces in the SUBconscious while these therapies only address the conscious mind. I struggled with undiagnosed PTSD for 25 years after my trauma. Took another 3 years healing. I made the most progress when the subconscious mind was deliberately engaged and quelled. Any ideas on they 'why' of this study and what might prevent PTSD later on? - Michele Rosenthal Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:59:14 +0100 http://belleruthnaparstek.com/hot-research/brief-counseling-does-not-prevent-later-onset-of-ptsd.html#comment-789 Hi, Thanks so much for this new info. One of my first questions to my doc when I was diagnosed with PTS at the age of 46 was, "why now? after all these years" He shared with me that he was amazed at how "high functioning" I was and had been throughout my adult life (I appreciated that so much)in light of my childhood history. Part of his answer was related to the work I was doing at the time and the increased number of professionals doing the same work he was seeing who "didn't have a childhood abusive hx anywhere close to the" one I had lived. I had been involved in recovery (Al-Anon) almost 30 years by that time as well as working off and on with excellent therapists and living with a most remarkable guy (husband and friend). All of these had apparently given me great support for my continuing resilience (my professional friends used to sweetly tease me that I would be a great poster child for resilience). I had also recently begun meditation as my environment had become obviously more stressful (professional and personal)and thought I was doing "all the right things". But the break came anyway. Why? So..thankyou once again for adding pieces to this puzzle I continue to work on. As always, you are all dear to my heart of gratitude. - Barbara B. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:20:02 +0100