In veterans diagnosed with PTSD, how does cognitive behavioral therapy compared to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, impact the severity of symptoms?

Analyzing the Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy on PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Student’s Name University Name Course Number and Name Professor’s Name Date Analyzing the Impact of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy on PTSD Symptoms in Veterans Post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) is a common condition among veterans. The condition is linked to the exposure of servicemen to traumatic experiences during military service. In medical literature, there are two well-documented therapies dedicated to dealing with PTSD. The first is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and the second is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). These two approaches have been established as effective in dealing with PTSD but they use different approaches. As will be seen in this discourse, CBT is all about restructuring negative thought patterns while EMDR uses eye-guided movements to help patients process trauma memories. There is a difference in how CBT and EMDR address intrusive thoughts and flashbacks linked to PTSD. CBT therapy recommends prolonged exposure to trauma-related stimuli. Such exposure helps to break the link between what triggers trauma and the fear responses. According to Osei-Bonsu et al. (2016), veterans who undergo CBT usually experience gradual desensitization to trauma memories and eventually reduction in intrusive thoughts. It is important to note that CBT is usually not effective in instances where veterans have high emotional a...