[Cognitive therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder].
The authors describe the clinical presentation of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) according to the cognitive-behavioral model. The vulnerability factors for the development of PTSD are discussed. The foundations of the cognitive approach to PTSD are presented and guidelines on the contends and duration of the psychotherapy is proposed.
Knapp
Paulo
P
Psiquiatra. Mestre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil.
Caminha
Renato Maiato
RM
D001519:Behavior; D003071:Cognition; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000628:therapy*