Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology Vol.6 Issue.2

Doi:10.35365/ctjpp.24.2.09

REVIEW ARTICLE / DERLEME YAZISI

What should be the Focus of the Trauma Related Interventions? Solutions-Exceptions or Details of Trauma: A Literature Study

Travma Bağlantılı Müdahalelerin Odağı Ne Olmalı? Çözümler-İstisnalar ya da Travmanın Detayları: Bir Literatür Çalışması

Sultan Okumuşoğlu1

Abstract:

Because of the extensiveness besides associated negative outcomes, traumatic experiences are taking part among the serious public health issues. In this study, the comparison of certain differences of the solution-focused approach in trauma intervention with other approaches that emphasize the importance of focusing on trauma experience directly has been targeted. Besides, an examination of the certain differences of the mentioned two different approaches via related literature has been aimed. It is thought that the topic is worth examining regarding clinical practice and the potential to lead future research. In this study, the traditional review method that covers the examination of existing knowledge and findings regarding determined topics has been used. Hence, the process that followed is the examination of the related literature, making comparisons and drawing conclusions via handled knowledge. According to the examined information, even though the traditional approaches argue the importance of talking about the details of the trauma, the literature that points out the effectiveness of solution-focused approaches that focus on exceptional times and accomplishments of the client after the trauma experience emphasizes the importance of solution-focused approach for trauma cases. Besides, in the literature, the possible adverse negative outcomes of traditional trauma-focused interventions have been highlighted. When the potential of trauma exposure to create adverse mood conditions with overwhelming feelings of helplessness and/or hopelessness is considered, it became obvious that the solution-focused approach, -which focuses on the construction of hope and empowering the client- would be more beneficial for the most of the cases. Besides, the effectiveness studies in the related literature regarding trauma interventions via solution-focused approach are parallel with this conclusion.

Keywords: Trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Interventions, Psychological Interventions.

1Assoc. Prof., European University of Lefke, Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Psychology, Lefke-TRN Cyprus, [email protected],  Orcid ID: 0000-0001-6155-2325

Address of Correspondence/Yazışma Adresi: Sultan Şehitoğlu, Lefke European University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Psychology, Lefke-TR North Cyprus, Email: [email protected]

Date of Received/Geliş Tarihi: 30.03.2023, Date of Revision/Düzeltme Tarihi: 27.09.2023, Date of Acceptance/Kabul Tarihi: 02.04.2024, Date of Online Publication/Çevirimiçi Yayın Tarihi: 26.06.2024

Citing/Referans Gösterimi: Okumuşoğlu, S. (2024). What should be the Focus of the Trauma Related Interventions? Solutions-Exceptions or Details of Trauma: A Literature Study, Cyprus Turkish Journal of Psychiatry & Psychology, 6(2): 183-190

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