Become familiar with core and common factors associated with evidence-based psychotherapy approaches including Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy. Core elements will include the activation of traumatic memories, addressing meaning associated with trauma, and confronting avoidance (imaginal and in vivo). This seminar will include a summary overview of clinical practice guidelines from the American Psychological Association and the Veteran’s Administration/Department of Defense. Case studies and real-time demonstrations will be offered. Insights will be provided regarding the strengths and limitations of each psychotherapy approach based on 10+ years of clinical experience using these modalities.