USING THE METHOD OF PSYCHOCONSTITUTIONAL THERAPY IN THE EARLY ACUTE PERIOD OF POST-TRAUMATIC DISORDER

Authors

  • Alexander BOROKHOV

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24234/miopap.v1i11.29

Keywords:

psychoconstitutional therapy, PTSD, biopsychosocial model, amygdala, stress responses, individual differences, psychological well-being, symptomatology, personalized treatment, acute phase, mental health, trauma recovery

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of psychoconstitutional therapy (PCT) in the early acute phase of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within a biopsychosocial framework, considering individual psychological and constitutional differences. Participants were categorized into "Flowers," "Pots," and "Gardeners" based on their stress response behaviours and received tailored interventions aimed at modulating amygdala activity and revising maladaptive stress responses. The results showed statistically significant improvements in stress response behaviours, PTSD symptomatology across various clusters, and overall psychological well-being, as measured by the Psychological General Well-Being Index. This study highlights the potential of psychoconstitutional therapy not only to reduce PTSD symptoms but also to enhance general mental health. It supports the inclusion of this therapy in current psychiatric practices and aligns with the growing trend towards personalized treatment approaches, offering new hope for effective PTSD management

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25-04-2024

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BOROKHOV, A. (2024). USING THE METHOD OF PSYCHOCONSTITUTIONAL THERAPY IN THE EARLY ACUTE PERIOD OF POST-TRAUMATIC DISORDER. Main Issues Of Pedagogy And Psychology, 11(1), 6–15. https://doi.org/10.24234/miopap.v1i11.29