The treatment of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder war trauma to heal their memories and achieve forgiveness, in conjunction with couples therapy

Charles W Grimsley

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The treatment of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder war trauma to heal their memories and achieve forgiveness, in conjunction with couples therapy

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Charles W Grimsley. The Treatment of Veterans Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder War Trauma to Heal Their Memories and Achieve Forgiveness, In Conjunction with Couples Therapy. Denver Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/32808c97-9c09-4edb-bc1b-d97a80861785.

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C. W. Grimsley. The treatment of veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder war trauma to heal their memories and achieve forgiveness, in conjunction with couples therapy. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/32808c97-9c09-4edb-bc1b-d97a80861785

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Charles W Grimsley. The Treatment of Veterans Diagnosed with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder War Trauma to Heal Their Memories and Achieve Forgiveness, In Conjunction with Couples Therapy. Denver Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/32808c97-9c09-4edb-bc1b-d97a80861785.

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Charles W Grimsley

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Abstract

This research addressed whether a cognitive behavioral group therapy intervention program focused on exposure therapy can meaningfully surface memories of trauma and lead to the healing of those memories. The project helped traumatized veterans who experienced posttraumatic stress disorder and moral injury for whom other forms of therapy had not worked. Methods used were cognitive behavioral therapy and prolonged exposure therapy, in the context of a 12-week couples therapy group. Results were resolution of traumatization and forgiveness. Findings are significant because it demonstrates that when moral injury is addressed, veterans heal, resolve anger issues, and learn to trust therapeutic contexts.

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