Therapists treating clients for trauma now are living in the same
environment. We have already seen a vast decline in the number of
private practices since terrorism has become part of the American
environment. In my recent studies at a very prestigious well know
institute in New York City, the latest methods for the treatment
of trauma caused by terrorism are from a protocol that is ten to
twelve years old developed around rape victims and applying this
to world trade center victims. Their studies of the results showed
these modified protocols were not effective and that only about
20 to 30% of the people who entered into this protocol finished
the treatment.
The treatment was extremely emotionally and psychologically painful.
The treatment lasted for 10 to 12 sessions or longer. The fact that
it had been developed not around terrorism and that particular aspect
of trauma but the effect on the therapist as well needed to be addressed.
What therapists need to do so that they can continue to function
is educate themselves on protocols that are designed to help the
new treatments needed for their clients and manage their own traumatization
in relation to treating others.
ACT has an extensive experience base and data collected useful as
public resources and for public services. Programs provide training
for treatment clinics, therapists training, government services
and public healthcare professionals who must respond to populations
in a new environment.
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