In this episode Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D., talks about the PE mechanisms of change. Since PTSD is a disorder of avoidance, emotional engagement is crucial for stimulating change. Other mechanisms discussed are the modification of erroneous cognition and diminishment of distress stemming from trauma. 

Faculty: Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D. 
Host: Jessica Díaz, M.D.
Script Editor: David Barragán, M.A. 

• Learn more about “Learning Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: A Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians” and earn 7 CE/CME credits.
• Prefer to read? Here’s a text version: Mechanisms of PE in PTSD: Emotional Processing and Cognition Modification.