Developing Innovative PTSD Treatment for Children

"The intervention begins with a parent session to review history, provide orientation, and obtain consent. Each child then attends six individual therapy sessions with a trained RTM specialist. Sessions use imagination exercises, film-like replay of traumatic memories in modified formats (e.g., black-and-white, fast-forward, backwards), and structured state-interruption techniques to reduce fear and distress. Animated instructions and cardboard cinema and skreen models may be used to support comprehension if needed."