Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) for Treating Pediatric Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Participants learn to reduce acute subjective distress, stabilize negative mood, promote positive mood, and alter physiological responses to trauma

Participants engage in written exercises to reduce avoidance of trauma reminders and reinforce approach behaviors consistent with personal goals

Participants learn ways to identify, challenge, and overcome the influence of cognitive distortions resulting from trauma exposure

Participants engage in horizontal eye movements while recalling a traumatic memory and describing their affective and physiological state

Participants receive non-directive support therapy, where they will guide the treatment session but not be required to discuss prior trauma exposure