Loving-Kindness Meditation and the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions Among Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

This chapter provides an overview of the philosophy and foundational premises of Goal Focused Positive Psychotherapy. Goal Focused Positive Psychotherapy is described as a comprehensive psychotherapy model built primarily upon positive psychology principles to optimize well-being, which diminishes the effects of psychological distress. The theory of change is the Broaden-and-Build Theory of positive emotions. The therapeutic process promotes client strengths, hope, and positive emotions in order to assist the client in attaining goals, making growth toward goals in psychotherapy and life more enjoyable. Issues of ethics, psychological metaphor, therapeutic alliance, client context, and a case example of a client with posttraumatic stress disorder are presented.

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Emotion dysregulation and posttraumatic stress disorder: a test of the incremental role of difficulties regulating positive emotions

Anxiety Stress & Coping ◽

10.1080/10615806.2019.1618842 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 32 (4) ◽

pp. 443-456 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Nicole H. Weiss ◽

Rebecca J. Nelson ◽

Ateka A. Contractor ◽

Tami P. Sullivan

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Emotion Dysregulation ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Stress Disorder

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Moderating effects of dysregulation and fear of positive emotions on the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and positive memory count

Journal of Clinical Psychology ◽

10.1002/jclp.23046 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Ateka A. Contractor ◽

Nicole H. Weiss ◽

Shannon R. Forkus

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Moderating Effects ◽

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms ◽

The Relationship

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Integrating Mindfulness and Biofeedback in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Biofeedback ◽

10.5298/1081-5937-46.02.03 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 46 (2) ◽

pp. 37-47

Author(s):

Yuval Oded

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Focal Point ◽

Mindfulness Training ◽

Ptsd Symptoms ◽

Vicious Cycle ◽

Loving Kindness ◽

Mindfulness Skills ◽

Mindfulness Practices

Teaching mindfulness skills as part of psychological rehabilitation for PTSD patients can be highly beneficial. However, certain factors must be considered such as determining at what stage of therapy to introduce mindfulness training, the length of the practices, and the focal point of the training (e.g., attention, open focus, loving kindness). This article will address these considerations and outline ways in which psychophysiological monitoring and biofeedback can assist therapists in guiding their clients through the process. Specifically, it will highlight how the elevated arousal levels typical of PTSD and the lack of physiological habituation result in rigid and negatively biased attention, which in turn propels the elevated arousal levels into a vicious cycle. Mindfulness practices and approach may help achieve increased flexibility; however, the process must be tailored for each client in accordance with the severity of his or her PTSD symptoms.

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The Use of Yoga-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

10.1093/med/9780190205959.003.0011 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Brian Pilecki ◽

Megan Olden ◽

Melissa Peskin ◽

Lucy Finkelstein-Fox ◽

JoAnn Difede

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Access To Health Care ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Meaning Making ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Rigorous Research ◽

Access To Health ◽

Anxiety Depression

This chapter discusses the use of yoga-based interventions for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will first provide an overview of the empirical research on yoga and other mindfulness-based interventions for individuals with anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Potential mechanisms of action in yoga interventions will be discussed, including mindfulness, breathing, positive emotions and social cohesion, meaning-making, spirituality, and cognitive restructuring. Although effective evidence-based interventions for PTSD such as exposure-based therapies are available, some individuals are reticent to engage in exposure therapy, have limited access to health care, or continue to experience symptoms after receiving treatment. Thus, yoga-based interventions have potential as an affordable, easily accessible alternative or complement to existing treatments. Although there is preliminary evidence supporting the use of yoga-based interventions, further research with sufficient sample sizes and rigorous research designs is needed.

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Neuropsychodrama in the Treatment of Relational Trauma: Relational Trauma Repair—An Experiential Model for Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder1

The Journal of Psychodrama Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy ◽

10.12926/0731-1273-64.1.41 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 64 (1) ◽

pp. 41-50 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Tian Dayton

Keyword(s):

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽

Posttraumatic Stress ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Stress Disorder ◽

Individual Growth ◽

Relational Trauma ◽

Research Findings ◽

Trauma Informed ◽

Group Members ◽

Fluid Process

Neuropsychodrama is a trauma-informed approach to the use of psychodrama. It is experiential, role oriented, and relational; particular attention is paid to what clients experience when they enter the trauma vortex, or the reliving that is often a part of healing from trauma. Relational Trauma Repair, is an experiential, psychoeducational model for treating posttraumatic stress disorder. Clients are led through an experiential, sociometric process that is integrated with research findings on trauma, grief, and positive psychology. The model guides group members through a fluid process that creates “teachable moments” as it heals. Individual growth and learning is often motivated and stimulated through participating with other group members. Relational Trauma Repair teaches about the range of symptoms involved in grief and posttraumatic stress disorder while inspiring clients to reach for positive emotions and forgiveness.

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