ArticleJournal of psychotherapy integration2021
Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT) for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Primer.
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- Positive autobiographical memories in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: An exploratory intervention study.Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy · 2026Article
- Therapeutic impacts of recalling and processing positive autobiographical memories on posttrauma health: An open-label study.Journal of traumatic stress · 2025Article
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- Study protocol and rationale for a pilot randomized clinical trial comparing processing of positive memories technique with supportive counseling for PTSD.Contemporary clinical trials · 2024Article
- The Effects of the Processing of Positive Memories Technique on Posttrauma Affect and Cognitions Among Survivors of Trauma: Protocol for a Daily Diary Study.JMIR research protocols · 2024Article
- Open Label Pilot Study on Posttrauma Health Impacts of the Processing of Positive Memories Technique (PPMT).Journal of psychotherapy integration · 2023Article
- Associations between positive memory count and hazardous substance use in a trauma-exposed sample: Examining the moderating role of emotion dysregulation.Journal of clinical psychology · 2023Article
- Do positive memory characteristics influence daily-level trajectories of posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms? an exploratory daily diary study.Anxiety, stress, and coping · 2023Article
- Positive Affect Processes and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: Findings from an Open Label and Uncontrolled Pilot Study using the Positive Memory Processing Technique.Journal of psychotherapy integration · 2023Article
- Savoring Interventions Increase Positive Emotions After a Social-Evaluative Hassle.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Critical considerations for the positive memory-posttraumatic stress disorder model.Clinical psychology & psychotherapy · 2022Review
- Moderating effects of sleep difficulties on relations between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and positive memory count.Journal of clinical psychology · 2021Article
- Moderating effects of dysregulation and fear of positive emotions on the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and positive memory count.Journal of clinical psychology · 2021Article
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Abstract
Despite substantial evidence linking posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and positive memory processes, existing trauma research and clinical work focuses primarily on traumatic memories. In light of this limitation, Contractor and colleagues proposed a conceptual model linking PTSD to positive memories; this provided the backdrop to develop a manualized positive memory therapy protocol for trauma-exposed individuals (Processing of Positive Memories Technique; PPMT). In the current study, we first present justification for developing PPMT by outlining the role of positive memories in trauma theories, as well as empirical evidence and intervention research linking trauma/PTSD to positive memory processes. Next, we provide information on the preliminary PPMT protocol by outlining (1) theoretical foundations; (2) intervention strategies PPMT draws from; (3) objectives; and (4) a session-by-session description of goals, content, and homework assignments. Finally, we end by highlighting some (1) unique features and advantages of PPMT such as integrating well-supported experimental and cognitive psychology research into intervention research, bridging the gap between basic science and applied research, and being tailored to PTSD's unique symptomatology; and (2) directions for future research. The aim of this paper was to provide a primer on PPMT to facilitate its empirical examination and applicability in PTSD research and clinical work.
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