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A cognitive model of guilt typology in combat‐related PTSD
Author(s) -
Kubany Edward S.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of traumatic stress
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.259
H-Index - 134
eISSN - 1573-6598
pISSN - 0894-9867
DOI - 10.1002/jts.2490070103
Subject(s) - typology , cognition , psychology , cognitive model , clinical psychology , psychotherapist , psychiatry , sociology , anthropology
Dysfunctional guilt is a prominent feature of combat‐related, post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The present article describes a model of combat‐related guilt that distinguishes guilt types on the basis of specific false assumptions and errors of logic that are frequently associated with different kinds of traumatic circumstances. Two common types of combat‐related guilt based on this conceptualization are described and cognitive relabeling treatment strategies which have a “type” specific focus are outlined. The needs for research on guilt assessment among trauma survivors and for interventions that focus explicitly on guilt management are discussed.