Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD

Prolonged exposure therapy is a specialized treatment for those facing PTSD, helping individuals confront and overcome trauma-related memories and fears. This evidence-based therapy empowers patients to gradually face what they have been avoiding, reducing PTSD symptoms and fostering resilience. By utilizing both in-session techniques and at-home exercises, prolonged exposure therapy supports recovery and aids in reclaiming a sense of safety and normalcy in life. Explore how this proven approach can help you or a loved one find relief from PTSD challenges today.

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Both imaginal and in vivo exposure are utilized with the pace dictated by the patient.

• Imaginal exposure occurs in session with the patient describing the event in detail in the present tense with guidance from the therapist. 

• In vivo exposure, that is confronting feared stimuli outside of therapy, is assigned as homework.

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More information: https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/prolonged-exposure