PE:

Prolonged Exposure

A therapy for PTSD that involves reliving the traumatic event.

Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy is a form of cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PE involves helping patients confront their trauma memories and feared situations systematically, which reduces the power of these memories over time. Through repeated exposure to the trauma narrative and avoidance triggers, patients can process and integrate traumatic experiences, leading to a reduction in PTSD symptoms.


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PE Therapy Terms

Published on July 3, 2024.