Treating psychological trauma: Special populations, symptoms, and innovative models of care.
Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy – December 01, 2024
Source: PubMed
Summary
Trauma care is transforming, embracing the mind-body connection. New insights reveal that successful trauma care is increasingly **holistic** and **integrative**, recognizing individual **resilience**. Approaches now span from **mindfulness** and arts to physical activity and even carefully considered **psychedelics**, all aimed at healing diverse populations. This broadens effective options, emphasizing positive outcomes by tailoring care to individual needs and inherent strengths.
Abstract
Trauma treatment continues to evolve, with a wider range of options than ever before. In recent years, trauma treatments have become more holistic and now include yoga, mindfulness, and the arts. Treatment may also include animals, physical activity, and even psychedelics. The move toward more integrative approaches was largely consumer driven; clients wanted approaches that healed both mind and body. Ideally, trauma treatment accounts for individual and cultural differences and recognizes clients' inherent strengths and resilience. With that in mind, I am pleased to introduce this special issue on treatment. This issue includes current research on trauma treatment including populations affected by trauma; symptoms and sequelae; and treatment modalities that range from traditional to cutting edge. The articles cover resources for clinicians including how to encourage treatment compliance and how clinicians can care for themselves while providing care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).