Nathan Johnson, Author at Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated Resolution Therapy: Re-Coding Fear Memories as Safe

Nathan Johnson — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 19:33:24 +0000

To date, no single cognitive therapeutic approach has shown to be optimal in terms of delivery time, completion rates and lessening symptoms for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and comorbid symptoms of depression. Currently, a brief exposure-based psychotherapy or Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) has shown promising results in treating those with scene-focused PTSD and […]

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How to Deal with the Effects of Sexual Trauma

Nathan Johnson — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:03:18 +0000

The statistics regarding sexual trauma in the U.S. are staggering. Most recent reports cite that while the rate of sexual assault has fallen since 1993, 1.6 people in 1000 will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. In one year: We know, however, that sexual assault is the most underreported crime despite these statistics. Whether due […]

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ART Effectively Treats Female Veterans Battling PTSD From Sexual Trauma

Nathan Johnson — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 18:30:20 +0000

Nearly two decades of sustained war have led to serious consequences for our nation’s mental health, specifically of our veterans. With continued efforts to combat the War on Terror, the number of returning servicemen and women suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is rising. Though a variable range, studies report between 20 and 37 […]

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Accelerated Resolution Therapy: Image Re-Scripting

Nathan Johnson — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:55:32 +0000

Living with PTSD is an uphill battle every day. Activities such as sleeping, driving, writing an email, or even talking with your boss, while simple for some, are anxiety filled actions for others. Imagine feeling anxious while at work, fearing you will make a social faux pas and upset another employee, silently judging and constantly shaming yourself for any presumed […]

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The Reality of Military Sexual Assault

Nathan Johnson — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 19:16:38 +0000

Military sexual assault is a problem that has been swept under the rug for far too long. It’s only in recent years that the stories of those who’ve suffered sexual assault by an officer or a peer have begun to see the light of day, and the picture that’s emerged is not a pretty one. Nowhere […]

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Understanding The Psychological Consequences of Sexual Trauma

Nathan Johnson — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:44:57 +0000

Considering that the psychological effects of sexual trauma can potentially last a lifetime, it’s appalling to realize that only 6 out of every 1000 rapists will end up serving prison time for their crimes. The stark statistics on sexual assault are even more shocking … Lingering Effects Many who are victims of sexual assault — especially children […]

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The Mental Health Effects of Sexual Assault and Abuse on the Narcissist

Nathan Johnson — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:17:25 +0000

As a clinician, many of your clients suffering from the mental health effects of sexual assault and abuse likely exhibit personality disorders. One of the most frustrating and hopeless personality disorders is narcissistic personality disorder. Oftentimes, clients with NPD manipulate people around them, including a trusting therapist. In recent years, clinicians and therapists started to connect sexual […]

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Mental Health Evaluation: Where People Can Go for Anonymous Screenings

Nathan Johnson — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:12:57 +0000

Unlike older generations who were afraid to air their “dirty laundry”, most people today feel less inhibited in sharing their deepest feelings and thoughts. However, others don’t feel comfortable broadcasting their personal problems, so they seek anonymity when trying to determine the state of their mental health, as well as get help. It’s critical for […]

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Effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Living With PTSD Symptoms

Nathan Johnson — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:28:45 +0000

You have to be living under a cave or without a television or computer to know that we live in a traumatic world in which horrific events are played out before our eyes nearly every week. Tragically, many people who are victims of trauma suffer from a condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) In […]

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Prevalence of PTSD in Combat Veterans

Nathan Johnson — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:44:01 +0000

The stress caused by enduring a life-threatening, traumatic event can linger long after physical safety has been achieved. While frequently triggered by accidents or assaults, a common instigator of post-traumatic stress disorder are the horrific experiences of military combat. The disorder is frequently not diagnosed in combat veterans, as many do not realize that they […]

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