HYPNOTHERAPY FOR COMPLEX PTSD IN VETERANS
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https://doi.org/10.30888/2709-2267.2025-33-00-052Keywords:
hypnotherapy, complex PTSD, veterans, military trauma, positive psychotherapy, psychological rehabilitationAbstract
This article explores the theoretical foundations, clinical applications, and empirical evidence of hypnotherapeutic interventions in addressing complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) among military veterans and their families. The study presentsMetrics
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