In a group mental-health setting focusing on PTSD, why is it important to include coping-skills training (e.g., relaxation, grounding) alongside trauma processing?
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Correct answer: They reduce distress, improve emotional regulation, and support trauma work
Coping skills training helps reduce immediate distress and enable clients to engage safely in trauma processing work, enhancing group therapy effectiveness.
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