Current Evidence of Cognitive behavioral approaches trauma among women exposed to Trauma

Athira Babu; Chinnadurai Periyasamy

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77629

Current Evidence of Cognitive behavioral approaches trauma among women exposed to Trauma

Author(s)	Ms. Athira Babu, Dr. Chinnadurai Periyasamy
Country	India
Abstract	Exposure to trauma in females is considered a major mental health issue on a global level, associated with high levels of prevalence, complicated presentations of symptoms, and high psychosocial dysfunction. Women tend to be susceptible to acquiring trauma-based disorders, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, dissociation, and complex PTSD in particular, especially in the setting of interpersonal trauma including intimate partner violence and sexual abuse. CBT is known to be an evidence-based approach that is used primarily in the treatment of trauma-related issues. This review intends to consider the efficacy of CBT in treating women's trauma through a review of current empirical studies. Types of trauma, neurobiology and cognition behind it, types of CBT interventions like TF-CBT, CPT, and PE will all be discussed.CBT has been found effective in reducing comorbid symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, as well as guilt and shame associated with traumatic experiences, along with improving emotional regulation and cognitive restructuring. CBT variants that include phase-specific therapy for complex trauma and culturally based interventions also show higher levels of patient involvement and more successful results among multicultural women. Nevertheless, there are still some obstacles that exist, such as stigmatization, lack of access to qualified therapists, economic issues, lack of security, as well as early dropout from treatment due to fear and anxiety. To sum up, CBT has proved to be one of the most efficient therapeutic techniques among women affected by trauma. Nonetheless, the best results can be achieved only through implementation of culturally based strategies and empowerment methods.
Keywords	Trauma Exposure; Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT); Cultural Adaptation; Interpersonal Trauma; Trauma Recovery
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.77629

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