Trauma-Focused Therapy
Clinical teaching and practical ideas for your next study session.
Case Discussion
When the World Feels Unreal: PTSD, Dissociation, and Fear Extinction
A trauma survivor with nightmares, cue-triggered panic, memory gaps, nightly alcohol use, and fear of an ex-partner requires more than a quick PTSD label. This case shows how to protect safety, separate overlapping diagnoses, and use fear-extinction principles in trauma-focused care without overlooking dissociation or brain injury.