Treating Trauma: Expert Insights on Top 3 Therapies

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses trauma and its impact on mental health, introducing three evidence-based therapies: EMDR, CPT, and PET. She uses a gas station holdup scenario to illustrate trauma symptoms and explains how each therapy addresses these issues. EMDR focuses on desensitizing traumatic memories, CPT challenges faulty beliefs, and PET confronts avoidance behaviors. The video concludes with a comparison of the therapies, highlighting their effectiveness and suitability based on individual preferences.

What are 'stuck points' in the context of Cognitive Processing Therapy?

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What are some avoidance behaviors that individuals may exhibit after a traumatic experience?

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Discuss the role of homework assignments in CPT and PET.

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How do the different therapies (EMDR, CPT, PET) differ in their approach to treating trauma?

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