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ArticleBMC health services research2026

Confronting trauma as a team: therapists' experience with providing intensive trauma-focused treatment, within a framework of therapist rotation.

Kristin Stotesbury, Hilde Einarsdatter Danielsen, Anders Lillevik Thorsen, Ottar Ness, Marius Veseth

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Kristin StotesburyDepartment of Clinical and Biological Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. kristin.stotesbury@student.uib.no.
Hilde Einarsdatter DanielsenDepartment of Clinical and Biological Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Anders Lillevik ThorsenBergen Center for Brain Plasticity, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
Ottar NessDepartment of Education and Lifelong Learning, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Marius VesethDepartment of Clinical and Biological Psychology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.

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Abstract

backgroundTherapists report that working in a framework of therapist rotation decreases their fear of providing trauma-focused treatment, lessens avoidance behaviour and reduces therapists` drift from treatment protocol. In the present study we ask: How do therapists experience providing intensive, trauma-focused treatment within a framework of therapist rotation at Prompt Mental Health Care?

methodsTwo focus group interviews were conducted with the team of therapists. Seven therapist meetings were observed, and field notes were made. Data was analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.

resultsThe analysis yielded three themes: (1) It can be uncomfortable, but we stick to it, (2) Knowing that your team supports you, and (3) We need to treat people with trauma closer to home.

conclusionThis study demonstrates that teamwork can reduce barriers associated with providing trauma-focused treatment (TFT). It also shows that working in a functional team, within a framework of therapist rotation, has the potential to minimize therapist drift. The shared responsibility and support within the team makes it more feasible for therapists to provide TFTs. Consequently, a collaborative approach can enhance access to evidence-based treatments.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelPatient Care TeamFocus GroupsHumansQualitative ResearchIntensive trauma-focused treatmentMental health care systemsQualitative studyTherapist rotation

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PMCPMC13202738

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