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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2025

A qualitative study of therapists' use of empirically supported techniques for PTSD.

Erin Neill, Amie Zarling, Carl F Weems

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Erin NeillDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.
Amie ZarlingDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.
Carl F WeemsDepartment of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.

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Abstract

Introduction: Understanding how practicing therapists implement and perceive exposure techniques, as well as other empirically supported treatment components for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as those found in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), is essential for improving the delivery of effective interventions. This study aims to contribute to that effort by exploring the experiences and attitudes of therapists who treat PTSD in clinical practice. Methods: As part of a broader mixed-methods inquiry, in-depth interviews were conducted. Results: Findings aligned with several Discussion: These findings contribute to the growing body of qualitative research on therapist-related factors that influence the implementation of effective PTSD interventions. Additional themes are discussed, along with implications for improving intervention delivery and directions for future research.

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CBTEMDRPTSDqualitativetherapisttraumatic

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PMCPMC12354647

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