Basic concepts
What population does the Seeking Safety model work best in treating?
A variety
In the Seeking Safety intervention what other mental illness is required to be treated alongside PTSD?
Substance Use Disorders
What gender is most likely to develop PTSD?
Those who identify as female, it is hypothesized that this is because of the type of trauma that women are exposed to.
Is Seeking Safety focused on the past, present or future?
Present
When a person has experienced trauma or SUD's what is their most urgent need according to Seeking Safety?
What part of the brain functions to allow self-control?
The frontal lobe
What has a higher rate of producing a personality disorder, PTSD or SUD?
Do PTSD symptoms worsen or improve in the beginning of abstinence?
They worsen
What are the two main themes of PTSD and SUD's?
Secrecy and control
What disorders was Seeking Safety created to treat?
PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
What is the part of the brain that enlarges due to stimulant release that leads to elevated amounts of dopamine being released?
The Basal Ganglia
Why do those with SUD's and PTSD use substances according to the Seeking Safety Intervention?
To avoid emotional pain or because they seek an escape from it
What part of the brain is largely affected by the experience of trauma?
What is a 1 key concept of the Seeking Safety Model?
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What form of psychotherapy does Seeking Safety largely borrow from?
CBT
What parts of the brain typically gets rewired through processing with a therapist?
The amygdala and prefrontal cortex
What type of intervention is comparable to the Seeking Safety intervention, but is only as efficient when emphasis is placed on PTSD treatment?
The 12-Step Intervention
What exploration is frowned upon when utilizing the Seeking Safety intervention?
The exploration of trauma and memories of trauma
What is a 2nd key concept of the seeking safety model?
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What portion of the brain is affected by stimulants (Hint: it affects judgment)
What is an early risk factor for SUD's in the family domain?
Lack of parental supervision
Approximately what percentage of individuals with SUD's have PTSD?
35-50%
What are the 4 concept areas of Seeking Safety?
Cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and case management