Let's Talk About Cbt

How do you talk about something in therapy when all you want to do is avoid thinking about it? And why might it help to be able to tackle it?  Nick Gilbert talks to Dr Lucy Maddox about how he sought help for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and his therapist, Dr Jen Wild, explains the theory behind the treatment, and dispels some myths about what it's like.  This show includes reference to suicide.   Show Notes and Transcript Some more sources of information are listed below. Websites For more about BABCP check out: www.babcp.com To find an accredited therapist: http://cbtregisteruk.com NHS Website about treatments for PTSD are described here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/treatment/ Support for veterans can be found here: https://www.combatstress.org.uk/ Books Overcoming Traumatic Stress by Claudia Herbert Trauma is Really Strange by Steve Haines Jen has a book coming out soon too - watch this space for details.  Transcript Transcript  Lucy: Hi, and welcome to L