PTSD Psychoeducation Worksheet

PTSD psychoeducation worksheet

By HappierTherapy

Page last updated: 27/05/2024 | Next review date: 27/05/2026

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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.

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What is the theory behind this PTSD psychoeducation worksheet?

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is classified as a ‘Trauma and Stressor related disorder’ in DSM 5 that occurs after an individual witnesses a highly traumatic event in their life. It can be mild to extremely debilitating. DSM-5 recognizes four symptom clusters for PTSD: intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognition and mood and heightened arousal related to the traumatic event.

Among the many treatments for its symptoms is the use of psychoeducation interventions. The goal of psychoeducation is to provide structured, up-to-date information about the illness or condition and empower the individual with necessary coping tools and strategies thus actively involving them in their recovery process.

How will the worksheet help?

This worksheet is a comprehensive psychoeducation guide for clients suffering from PTSD and their family and friends. It will help as an awareness tool about the condition for the primary caretakers of the client as well as the general public.

How to use the worksheet?

This worksheet can be given to clients in the initial session with copies for their family and friends. It can be a part of a structured psychoeducation module to be used within therapy sessions. This can help clients and their families prepare for therapy sessions.