The healing potential of imagination in the treatment of psychotrauma: An alternative explanation for the effectiveness of the treatment of PTSD using fantastic reality

  • Mooli Lahad
  • , Dmitry Leykin

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13 Scopus citations

Abstract

This chapter consists of three parts. First we will discuss the concept of Fantastic Reality, then we will introduce a new protocol for the treatment of psychotrauma using combined methods and emphasizing the centrality of imagination and last, we will discuss its uniqueness and distinction in comparison to the current cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) treatments of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCognitive Behavioral Therapy
Subtitle of host publicationApplications, Methods and Outcomes
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages71-92
Number of pages22
ISBN (Print)9781619426559
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Psychology

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