Journal of evidence-informed social work

Relaxation Techniques for Trauma.

Journal of evidence-informed social work 2016 Diane Scotland-Coogan, Erin Davis

Physiological symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) manifest as increased arousal and reactivity seen as anger outburst, irritability, reckless behavior with no concern for consequences, hypervigilance, sleep disturbance, and problems with focus (American Psychiatric Association, 2013 ). In seeking the most beneficial treatment for PTSD, consideration must be given to the anxiety...