A nurse is working with a 16-year-old tornado survivor who is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What therapy might she use to emphasize positive outcomes of trauma?

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2. PTG theory emphasizes the transformative potential of one's experiences with highly stressful events and circumstances, noting that positive growth experiences may be optimal during late adolescence. Somatic experiencing addresses PTSD by focusing on the body's remembered sensations. CBT has been found to be an effective treatment intervention for PTSD, but it does not emphasize the positive growth potential. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a fairly new, nontraditional type of psychotherapy that remains controversial among some health care professionals.

A Nurse Is Working with a 16-Year-Old Tornado Survivor Who