{"id":17078,"date":"2023-06-30T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=17078"},"modified":"2023-07-01T06:41:45","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T06:41:45","slug":"ptsd-bytes-podcast-on-problem-solving-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=17078","title":{"rendered":"PTSD Bytes podcast on Problem-Solving Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this episode of the PTSD Bytes podcast<\/a>, host Dr. Colleen Becket-Davenport<\/a> discusses Problem-Solving Therapy with Dr. Shannon Sisco, clinical psychologist and Whole Health Clinical director at Michael E. DeBakey VA.<\/p>\n

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What is Problem-Solving Therapy?<\/h2>\n

While problems are a normal part of life, the way we respond to them can make a real difference in how we feel. The goal of Problem-Solving Therapy is to help you build the skills to address both big and small problems from a calm frame of mind. It can teach you to organize stressful thoughts so they feel less overwhelming, and to recognize negative emotions as they come up.<\/p>\n

In Problem-Solving Therapy, you would work together with your therapist to apply problem-solving skills to situations you are currently facing. If a problem cannot be changed or solved, you\u2019d learn how to cope with the problem in emotionally healthy ways.<\/p>\n

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Who can benefit from Problem-Solving Therapy?<\/h2>\n

Problem-Solving Therapy can help anyone learn to better address and cope with life\u2019s challenges. However, it\u2019s often a major life event. The loss of a loved one or the birth of a child may lead people to start Problem-Solving Therapy. Even if you\u2019re already experienced with solving problems, you can develop a deeper understanding of how you tend to react to stress. It can also help you become more aware of when and how you are using your problem-solving skills.<\/p>\n

How to access Problem-Solving Therapy<\/h2>\n

There are many clinicians trained in Problem-Solving Therapy both in and outside of VA. Ask your local VA provider.<\/p>\n

VA also developed an online course based on Problem-Solving Therapy called Moving Forward<\/a>. This program is available to everyone with an internet connection, for Veterans and non-Veterans. You can complete the Moving Forward course on your own or as a way to help you during Problem-Solving Therapy with a therapist. Moving Forward does not save any personal information so you can be sure that your privacy is protected.<\/p>\n

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