There is no one-size-fits-all in the treatment of trauma-related disorders: Commentary on Rubenstein et al. (2024).
Abstract
Recently, Rubenstein et al. (2024) published an article in American Psychologist providing a comprehensive review of psychological theories that underpin clinical applications and practices for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder. The article highlights the roles that both trauma-focused and nontrauma-focused treatments can play in the recovery journey of trauma survivors. In this commentary, we further discuss the benefits and roles of nontrauma-focused interventions, such as acceptance and commitment therapy and social-interpersonal interventions. While trauma-focused exposure therapy remains an evidence-based approach, it is essential to recognize the diverse needs of trauma survivors and develop and evaluate other intervention approaches. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Resilience and Mental Health
Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- American Psychologist
- Publisher
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Volume
- 81
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 115–117
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN