PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Best-Practice Intervention Strategies*

• Conduct client education about PTSD
• Confirm proper diagnosis and presence of additional diagnosis (e.g., Depression, Anxiety)
• Increase awareness of symptoms
• Identify events that trigger stress
• Decrease guilt, shame, or anger
• Confirm compliance with medications and monitor for side effects
• Develop effective relaxation skills
• Increase coping skills to manage anxiety
• Develop or increase anger management skills
• Increase social/communication skills
• Conduct education on relapse prevention and warning signs
• Consider appropriate medication for repetitive nightmares, flashbacks, and mood lability

* Compiled by Cenpatico from multiple sources; citations available upon request.
Last Updated 1/27/11