The thesis focuses on the importance of an integrated approach to the psychotherapy of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a complex and debilitating syndrome still difficult to treat effectively. Two main neurophysiological theories, the Polyvagal Theory and the Social Baseline Theory, are examined to understand the physiological and social bases of PTSD, delineating therapeutic approaches supported by these theoretical findings. A model is proposed which describes the reciprocal reinforcement between social avoidance and physiological changes, offering a different perspective on the complex dynamics that regulate the onset and maintenance of the disorder. Considering and integrating even seemingly distant theoretical perspectives ultimately allows for an improvement in the psychophysical well-being of patients affected by PTSD, as well as of those around them.
La tesi si concentra sull’importanza di un approccio integrato alla psicoterapia del disturbo da stress post traumatico (PTSD), una sindrome complessa e debilitante, ancora difficile da trattare efficacemente. Due teorie neurofisiologiche principali, la Teoria Polivagale e la Teoria della Base Sociale, sono esaminate per comprendere le basi fisiologiche e sociali del PTSD, delineando poi approcci terapeutici supportati da queste scoperte teoriche. Viene proposto un modello che descrive il reciproco rinforzo tra evitamento sociale e modificazioni fisiologiche, offrendo una diversa prospettiva sulle complesse dinamiche che regolano genesi e mantenimento del disturbo. Considerare e integrare prospettive teoriche anche apparentemente lontane permette in ultima istanza un miglioramento del benessere psicofisico dei pazienti affetti da PTSD, così come delle persone che li circondano.
Il Circolo Vizioso dell'Evitamento: Prospettive Neurofisiologiche e Sociali per la Comprensione e Terapia del Disturbo da Stress Post-Traumatico
ZANANDREIS, FEDERICO
2023/2024
Abstract
The thesis focuses on the importance of an integrated approach to the psychotherapy of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a complex and debilitating syndrome still difficult to treat effectively. Two main neurophysiological theories, the Polyvagal Theory and the Social Baseline Theory, are examined to understand the physiological and social bases of PTSD, delineating therapeutic approaches supported by these theoretical findings. A model is proposed which describes the reciprocal reinforcement between social avoidance and physiological changes, offering a different perspective on the complex dynamics that regulate the onset and maintenance of the disorder. Considering and integrating even seemingly distant theoretical perspectives ultimately allows for an improvement in the psychophysical well-being of patients affected by PTSD, as well as of those around them.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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