PSYC 1005 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Physical Therapy, Glucosamine, Shark Cartilage
3 Oct 2016
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Pop-psych notion: expressing what we feel is always beneficial. This is true when it involves problem solving and constructive efforts. Catharsis can be harmful when if it reinforces a sense of helplessness or rage about something we can"t change. Punching a pillow myth; expressing anger may actually heighten anger or anxiety in the long run. Crisis debriefing: a single 3-4 hour session conducted soon after a trauma designed to ward off ptsd. Participants are encouraged to discuss and process the event and negative emotions. Groups are educated on pt symptoms they may experience. Thousands of crisis debriefers worked with the 9/11 survivors. Research shows it is not helpful, and may instead increase risk of developing ptsd. Gets in the way of natural coping strategies. Individuals response to stressors in very different ways. Different responses are in part due to attitudes, beliefs, and personality. Some people who survive traumatic situations come out with a much more positive outlook on the world.
