Stabilisatiecursus als antwoord op complexe posttraumatische stressstoornis: Diagnostiek, behandeling en onderzoek bij vroeggetraumatiseerde vrouwen met een complexe posttraumatische stressstoornis

Translated title of the contribution: Stabilisation therapy as an answer to complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder in women abused in childhood: Progress in diagnostics, treatment and research

E. Dorrepaal*, K. Thomaes, P. J. Draijer

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Abstract

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder resulting from traumatic experiences in childhood includes not only the customary post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms such as intrusions, avoidance and hyperarousal, but it also includes affect-dysregulation, dissociation, problems with self-image, relationships, interpretation and somatisation. The specialist literature expresses some support for stabilisation treatment. Preliminary results of a pilot study that evaluated a stabilisation course with a psycho-educational and cognitive behavioural content indicate that a course of that kind, if linked to research, is both feasible and effective. We therefore believe that further research by means of a randomized controlled trial is warranted.

Translated title of the contributionStabilisation therapy as an answer to complex post-traumatic stress disorder. Complex post-traumatic stress disorder in women abused in childhood: Progress in diagnostics, treatment and research
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)217-222
Number of pages6
JournalTijdschrift voor Psychiatrie
Volume48
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 2006

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