A Case Study of Social Cognitive Treatment of PTSD in a South African Rape Survivor: The Central Role of Case Formulation

Padmanabhanunni, Anita; Edwards, David

doi:10.1080/10538712.2015.997412

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“…There are, however, a number of limitations in applying the existing evidence base to the South African context. Local PTSD treatment outcome research to date 12 South African Journal of Psychology largely constitutes case study evidence (e.g., Padmanabhanunni & Edwards, 2015;Payne & Edwards, 2010) which, while valuable, needs to be supplemented with RCTs that include both outcome evaluations of treatment effectiveness and implementation evaluations that examine the contextual and cultural 'fit' of the intervention. Without this, it is difficult to evaluate the transferability or exportability of evidence-based PTSD and C-PTSD treatments that have been developed outside the South African context.…”

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Interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the evidence base

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2016

South African Journal of Psychology

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Given high rates of trauma exposure in South Africa, mental health practitioners often need to deliver interventions to trauma survivors. While there have been few local trauma intervention studies, there is an extensive international evidence base that provides a rich resource on which to draw. This article reviews evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder and complex posttraumatic stress disorder. The current weight of evidence supports the use of trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy approaches in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and the use of multimodal, phase-based interventions to treat complex posttraumatic stress disorder. There is also a long-standing, though less extensive, evidence base for psychodynamic therapy in the treatment of these conditions, as well as a number of emerging treatment approaches that require further study. While there are some limitations to transferring these approaches to the South African context, the current evidence base provides valuable guidelines for local practitioners seeking to develop their competencies in treating posttraumatic stress disorder and more complex trauma-based presentations.

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Interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the evidence base

Kaminer

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2016

South African Journal of Psychology

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“…This means writing 'thick descriptions that include the detail, complexity, context, subjectivity, and multifaceted nature' (Fishman, 2013, p. 406) of the experiences being presented; that can engage readers in a manner that is 'compelling'; and that 'discloses, transforms and inspires' (Finlay, 2011, p. 26). For examples, see Edwards (2013), Padmanabhanunni and Edwards (2015), Payne and Edwards (2009) and Van der Linde and Edwards (2013).…”

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Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences

2019

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“…On the other hand, evidence on how to decrease the negative impact of sexual violence has accumulated in other countries, suggesting that developing tailored programs can help young female sexual violence survivors in healing. Programs that integrate reflective writing and mindfulness meditation have been shown to be effective insofar as narrative therapy facilitates the healing process (Johnson, Holyoak, & Cravens Pickens, 2019), compassion‐focused therapy decreases shame and self‐blaming (McLean, Steindl, & Bambling, 2018), and cognitive therapy decreases post‐traumatic stress symptoms (Padmanabhanunni & Edwards, 2015).…”

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A Mobile Healing Program Using Virtual Reality for Sexual Violence Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

Lee

Cha

2020

Worldviews Ev Based Nurs

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Background Many young women suffer from sexual violence, but few practice self‐healing activities. Aims This study evaluated the feasibility and preliminary effects of a mobile virtual intervention, Sister, I will tell you!©, to heal young women after sexual violence in South Korea. Methods A mobile virtual intervention, Sister, I will tell you!©, was developed based on a literature review and preliminary studies. In collaboration with sexual violence survivors and experts, eight modules for reflective writing and six modules for mindfulness meditation were included in this 4‐week mobile virtual intervention. Thirty‐four female sexual violence survivors were randomly assigned to either experimental (n = 19) or control groups (n = 15). The experimental group practiced reflective writing and mindfulness meditation, guided by the mobile virtual intervention. The control group practiced audio‐guided mindfulness meditation. Pretest, posttest, and post‐4‐week evaluations with standardized instruments measured perceived support, negative impact from sexual violence, and suicidal ideation. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze survey data and content analysis to analyze reflective writing. Results Among 34 enrolled participants, 26 completed the 4‐week intervention and posttest evaluations; 24 completed post‐4‐week evaluations. Significant improvements were found among participants in the areas of perceived support, negative impact from sexual violence, and suicidal ideation. The effect size of the intervention was moderate. Four themes that emerged from reflective writings were objectifying sexual violence, healing beginning with action, confronting issues, and sharing experiences. Linking Evidence to Action The intervention showed potential for initiating young women’s engagement in healing from sexual violence. A simple mobile audio intervention without human interaction could benefit sexual violence survivors.

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A Case Study of Social Cognitive Treatment of PTSD in a South African Rape Survivor: The Central Role of Case Formulation

Cited by 5 publications

References 38 publications

Interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the evidence base

Interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder: a review of the evidence base

Transforming Research Methods in the Social Sciences

A Mobile Healing Program Using Virtual Reality for Sexual Violence Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

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