Characteristics of psychological acute stress disorder:

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a reaction that occurs after a significant psychological traumatic event, typically manifesting within three to four weeks of the event. Key features include re-experiencing symptoms such as recurrent recollections of the traumatic event, nightmares, and flashbacks; avoidance symptoms such as emotional numbing and avoidance of trauma-related activities and symptoms; and hyperarousal symptoms such as hypervigilance, irritability, and sleep disturbances. Patients may experience dissociation, a loss of cognition and perception of reality. The severity of acute symptoms is closely related to the nature of the traumatic event, the individual's psychological stress, and social support. While acute onset is common within a few days to weeks after the trauma, if symptoms persist for more than a month and are not effectively addressed, they may develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Therefore, timely intervention and treatment of symptoms to prevent long-term psychological harm are paramount.

Course Objectives:

This course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of the basic concepts, causes, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of acute post-traumatic stress. By explaining the distinction between acute post-traumatic stress and post-traumatic stress disorder, participants will be able to identify the different stages of post-traumatic stress and master early intervention treatments. The course also emphasizes post-traumatic self-care skills, providing effective emotion regulation techniques, relaxation training, and the importance of social support to help participants manage post-traumatic emotions and promote psychological well-being.

Lesson 143:Mid-term overview of acute disorders

What you are experiencing is not a "breakdown", but your psychological system trying to adjust.

The mid-term phase was chaotic, but it was also a turning point for reconstruction.

Healing is not a linear process; it allows you to slowly find stability amidst uncertainty.

Lesson 144:Symptoms of the early stages of an acute disorder

Even if you can't put a name to it yet, your body and emotions are already sending you signals.

You don't need to suppress symptoms. They are not enemies but distress signals from your heart.

Awareness is the first step. May you gently see what is happening to you.

Lesson 145:Causes of pre-acute disorder

It’s not that you are too fragile, but that the experience was too sudden and too intense.

Sometimes just a moment is enough to disrupt the entire psychological rhythm.

Understanding what happened is the beginning of regaining a sense of control.

Lesson 146:Diagnosis and evaluation of sudden outages

Don't be afraid of evaluation; it's not a label, it's a map to understanding.

Being seen and understood is the most important step in psychological recovery.

Accepting help is your deepest responsibility to yourself.

Lesson 147:Treatment of pre-acute disorders

Therapy is not about eliminating all your reactions, but about allowing you to live more comfortably.

Every moment of support is a process for you to stand firm from the shock.

You don't have to go through this alone, help is there if you're willing to reach out.

Lesson 148:Actively coping with early self-care methods

In the midst of chaos, you can still choose to take gentle care of yourself.

Self-care is not a luxury; it is your most basic psychological nourishment.

You can start from small moments and learn to hold up a psychological umbrella for yourself.

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