THE “THIRD WAVE” OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY IN REHABILITATION PROGRAMS IN CRISIS AND ARMED CONFLICT
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v23.n4.4682Keywords:
Mindfulness, Acceptance, Behavior Therapy, PTSD, Veterans, Defusion, Personal Life ValuesAbstract
During large scale emergencies such as natural disasters and armed conflicts, mental health needs can increase significantly. The study aims to outline current evidence and peculiarities of third-wave CBTs application in rehabilitation within crisis and armed conflict environments. The study is of qualitative nature. Integrative review method is used as a research tool. Sample of literature sources for analysis contains 54 entries. Third-wave CBT in rehabilitation implemented in the conditions of war or severe crisis, on sample of both military and veterans and civilians, is characterized with evident efficiency (in particular, in comparison with non-CBT interventions) and emphasizes the relationship with thoughts and emotions over changing their content, using approaches like mindfulness, acceptance, and values clarification. By encouraging people to stick to their personal beliefs in the face of PTSD and other symptoms associated with war and crises, third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) enhances participation in life-affirming activities. Though third wave CBT can offer a framework for supporting the psychosocial recovery and rehabilitation of populations affected by conflict, more thorough empirical studies with follow-up are required, especially on more diverse samples, as the samples offered in existing studies are typically limited.
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