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middleaged Caucasian woman stares at pixelated screen in home. Shes participating in virtual Prolonged Exposure therapy session, where she encouraged to revisit traumatic memories to help reduce

Exposure Therapy for Treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms

Prolonged Exposure for PTSD | Dr. Edna B. Foa and Dr. Sandy Capaldi

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Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy is one of the most effective treatments for PTSD and trauma-related conditions. It helps individuals gradually approach the memories, feelings, and situations they’ve been avoiding—things that often trigger intense distress. PE typically involves 12–15 weekly sessions with a trained clinician, using methods like imaginal exposure (revisiting the trauma memory in detail) and in vivo exposure (gradually re-engaging with feared places or activities). The goal isn’t t

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