Treatment of Reactivated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Imaginal Exposure in an Older Adult With Multiple Traumas

Stephen A. Russo; Michel Hersen; Vincent B. Van Hasselt

doi:10.1177/0145445501251006

Treatment of Reactivated Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Imaginal Exposure in an Older Adult With Multiple Traumas

Stephen A. Russo
, Michel Hersen
, Vincent B. Van Hasselt

College of Psychology

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Abstract

A single-case analysis was used to assess the effects of imaginal exposure in a 57-year-old woman suffering from current and reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a transient ischemic attack. The client’s responses to self-reported depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms were repeatedly recorded during four phases: (a) initial psychotherapy, (b) imaginal exposure, (c) skill generalization, and (d) fading of treatment. In addition to dramatic reduction in levels of depression and anxiety, results showed a significant improvement in PTSD symptoms relating to recent and remote traumatic experiences. Improvements were maintained approximately 16 months after imaginal exposure ended, despite ongoing external stressors.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	94-115
Number of pages	22
Journal	Behavior Modification
Volume	25
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445501251006
State	Published - Jan 1 2001

Keywords

Adolescent
Child Abuse
Imagery (Psychotherapy)
Ischemic Attack
Post-Traumatic Therapy
Psychology in Sexual Child Abuse
Stress Disorders Post-Traumatic

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Psychology

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