Explore Your Treatment Options

There are various ways to treat Operational Stress Injury (OSI), and your mental health professional may specialize in one or more of these approaches. Below are four common methods, though other treatments may also be effective for you:

1. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

   
   

   CBT is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps you identify, challenge, and change problematic thought patterns and behaviors.

2. Exposure Therapy

   
   

   Exposure therapy helps individuals confront fears or distressing situations in a safe environment. By facing the things that cause fear or discomfort, individuals can reduce their avoidance and overcome anxiety.

3. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

   
   

   CPT is designed for those who have experienced psychologically traumatic events. It helps individuals challenge and modify related thoughts, such as self-blame, to facilitate healing and emotional growth.

4. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

   
   

   EMDR focuses on reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. The treatment involves making side-to-side eye movements, similar to watching a pendulum, while recalling the event, which can help lessen distressing emotions.

   
   

Your treatment plan should be tailored to your needs, and your mental health professional can guide you toward the most suitable approach