(complex) PTSD Psychomotor therapy Body-oriented therapy Stabilisation phase (complex) PTSS Psychomotorische therapie Bewegings- en lichaamsgerichte interventies Stabilisatiefase
Conditions
Interventions
A body-oriented psychomotor group intervention focused on stabilization that was developed by psychomotor therapists specialized in complex trauma. 12 Weekly sessions are offered in which patients are
Sponsors
Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: In both the observational (study A) and the experimental study (study B) patients will be included 1) who start treatment in one of the participating specialized centers for trauma 2) with a diagnosis PTSD (DSM-IV) 3) who are capable of giving informed consent For the experimental study: 4) who are motivated to participate in a psychomotor group intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Potential participants for both studies will be excluded if: 1) They are younger than 18 2) Have a known IQ lower than 80 3) Actual suicide risk as observed by their therapist/intaker 4) Known to be addicted to alcohol or drugs as reported by therapist/intaker
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of trauma related symptoms, dissociation and general psychological wellbeing. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To gain insight in how the intervention works data is also gathered on body attitude, body awareness and mastery. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactJ.T. Busschbach, van
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Rob Giel Research Center, P.O. Box 30001
Outcome results
None listed