Dr. Victor Carrión: How to Heal From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Cue-Centered Therapy

Cue-centered therapy emerges as a transformative approach to treating PTSD, especially in children. Victor Carrión highlights its hybrid nature, combining cognitive behavioral therapy with elements like self-efficacy and empowerment. This method not only reduces anxiety and depression symptoms but also positively impacts the brain's plasticity 1. Andrew Huberman emphasizes the importance of a customized stress toolbox, allowing individuals to identify and manage stressors effectively 2. Carrión explains the four-quadrant system, which helps children understand their emotional responses by examining cognitive, emotional, physical, and action-oriented aspects 3.

By just working in one corner, all the other corners change, and a new response develops.

--- Victor Carrión

This innovative therapy provides a comprehensive framework for addressing PTSD symptoms and fostering resilience.

   

Mindfulness & Yoga

Mindfulness and yoga have proven to be effective therapeutic interventions for managing PTSD, particularly in educational settings. Victor Carrión discusses the implementation of a yoga and mindfulness curriculum in schools, which has shown to improve mood and increase sleep duration by 73 minutes 4. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with Pure Power, involves training teachers to lead sessions, ensuring sustainability and effectiveness 5. In Puerto Rico, a large-scale project aims to integrate these practices across the island's school district, demonstrating the potential for widespread application 6.

We demonstrated feasibility. We were able to do it. We demonstrated acceptability that kids liked it.

--- Victor Carrión

This initiative highlights the benefits of mindfulness and yoga in enhancing stress resilience and overall well-being.