The influence of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and sensory processing patterns on occupational engagement: A case study

Issue title: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Work

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Champagne, Tina

Affiliations: Center for Human Development, OT Program Director, 342 Birnie Avenue, Springfield, MA 01107, USA. Tel.: +1 413 439 2170; E-mail: TChampagne@chd.org

Abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide a brief overview of how Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression, and Sensory Processing patterns influence occupational engagement, including work performance. Interventions and outcomes of the Sensory Modulation Program and approaches from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) are reviewed through single case exploration with a 42 year-old woman in outpatient services. The marked increase in occupational engagement and improved work performance in this single case review demonstrates the need for more research on the use of the Sensory Modulation Program and approaches from CBT with populations with PTSD, Depression, and Sensory Processing disorder.

Keywords: Trauma, sensory modulation, cognitive behavior therapy, occupation

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2011-1105

Journal: Work, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 67-75, 2011