PTSD Then and Now Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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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 PTSD Then and Now worksheet?
PTSD is a psychological disorder that individuals develop in response to traumatic events. Common symptoms include Flashbacks, traumatic event-related dreams, intrusive thoughts, and other negative symptoms. Therapy can help manage and reduce these symptoms effectively. It may take a lot of time but it can improve the symptoms and overall functioning of an individual who developed PTSD. This PTSD then and now worksheet is the way to get an idea of your symptoms before and now.
How can this PTSD then and now worksheet help you?
This worksheet is the best way to identify the intensity, frequency, and timeline of symptoms of your PTSD when you first developed it and how they look now, after taking treatment. It can give you an idea of how therapy has been effective for you this whole time and what areas of your life improved and where you still need to work. You will be able to differentiate between your symptoms then and now. By looking at your symptoms you can also explore the triggers and how to eliminate them in upcoming therapy sessions. You can also make new goals for your therapy by identifying your current symptoms.
How to use this PTSD then and now worksheet?
- This worksheet can be downloaded and then taken printed out as a hard copy.
- You will need to relax and take some breaths before starting this worksheet.
- Calmly think about the time when you started taking therapy and write down your symptoms.
- Answer every question in detail.
- Now think of your current functioning and symptoms and how they have changed now from the old symptoms.
- Reread your worksheet after completing it and decide what should be your new goals and appreciate yourself for making it through the difficult times successfully.
