Agency in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Implications for Therapy
Vladimir Adrien, Marion Trousselard, Félix Schoeller
April 5, 2023 preprint DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/j2pwk (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Topics | PTSD |
| Citations | 17 |
| Key points | Argues that agency is of cardinal importance in peritraumatic dissociation and PTSD, and proposes an "enactive" perspective on trauma as a basis for developing agency-based therapies. The authors contend that sensorimotor technologies, such as gesture sonification devices, may help enhance and restore agency during PTSD recovery. |
Abstract
The concept of agency, or an individual's sense of control over their actions and external events, is important in the context of peritraumatic dissociation, and its cardinal importance in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article provides a roadmap for the development of agency-based therapies in the future, along with offering an "enactive" perspective on trauma. We discuss the clinical implications of this perspective in terms of techniques and interventions to mitigate symptomatology. We also discuss the potential for the use of sensorimotor technologies, such as gesture sonification devices, to enhance and restore agency during PTSD recovery.
Comparable studies
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| Theorizing that Psychedelic Assisted Therapy May Play a Role in the Treatment of Trauma-Induced Personality Disorders. | 2024 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The potential use of N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA) assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of eating disorders comorbid with PTSD. | 2021 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD in adolescents: rationale, potential, risks, and considerations. Adolescents with PTSD | 2024 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Inner World in the Outer World: The Phenomenology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder from a Psychoanalytic Perspective | 1996 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Incorporating MDMA as an Adjunct in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy With Clients Impacted by Trauma or PTSD | 2019 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |