Navigating PTSD with ACT: Effective Strategies for Exposure and Defusion

Join us in our latest episode of 'Among Therapists: Practical Tips' as we explore ACT-based exposure and cognitive defusion for PTSD. Learn about the crucial role of emotional connection in exposure therapy, helping patients experience their emotions without judgment. Discover the importance of preliminary training in cognitive defusion and emotional willingness, which is essential for managing judgmental thoughts and emotions. We'll cover practical strategies like reframing thoughts as mere thoughts, using mindfulness for thought visualization, and repetition techniques to lessen the impact of negative self-judgments. Find out how these approaches can enhance your practice and support clients in their PTSD treatment journey.

 

Faculty: Matthew Tull, Ph.D.

Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.

Script Editor: Anderson García, Ph.D.

 

• Learn more about: Trauma Training Pathway: Proven ACT, DBT, and Prolonged Exposure Techniques
• Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: ACT-Based Exposure and Cognitive Defusion for PTSD.