Ehlers & Clarke.

(2000) A Cognitive Model of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Characteristics of trauma / Sequelae Cognitive

Prior Experiences / Beliefs / Coping Influences Processing
State of individual during Trauma

Negative Appraisal of
Nature of Trauma Memory Trauma and/ or its
Sequelae
P
E
R
Matching S
Triggers I
S
T
E
Current Threat N
Intrusions T
Arousal Symptoms
Strong Emotions P
T
S
D
Strategies Intended to Control Threat / Symptoms

Arrows indicate the following relationships:

Influences = Leads to = Prevents change in =

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