Types of Therapay
The types of therapy predominantly used are:
Cognitive, behavioural psychotherapy.
Research findings have indicated that this has been the most productive in changing behaviour at the neurological level (Taylor, 1983) (Draucker, 1989), (Hinsaw et al, 1993), (Braswell and Kendall, 1985). By sharing an understanding of the neurological processes which drive behaviour, it allows young people to gain a level of understanding and practical techniques which empower them to control their thought processes rather than being controlled by them.
Attachment therapy.
Research has now found this to be the most effective way to deal with complex trauma. This new diagnosis of developmental trauma disorder addresses the disturbed attachment patterns; the rapid behavioural regressions and shifts in emotional states; the loss of autonomous strivings; the aggressive behaviour against self and others and the failure to achieve developmental competencies. (Kolk, 2005) The treatment focuses on three primary areas; establishing safety and competence; dealing with traumatic re-enactments and integration and control of the body and mind.