Efficacy of Single-Session Brain Working Recursive Therapy for Intrusion as a symptom of PTSD: Assessing Immediate Outcome

Abstract

This study examined the efficacy of a single-session Brain working recursive therapy (BWRT) in reducing intrusive symptoms in PTSD patients. A sample of 56 individuals (18–65 years) was recruited from Gujranwala medical college teaching hospital and Gujranwala medical complex (GMC). Participants were assessed using the Life events checklist for DSM-5 (LEC-5) - Extended version and the Impact of event scale - Revised (IES-R). A single BWRT session was conducted, with post-testing after one week. Data analysis using SPSS 21 included paired-sample and independent t-tests.Findings showed a significant reduction in intrusive symptoms (p < 0.05) and overall symptom severity, with the mean score decreasing to 22.5, indicating a notable improvement in symptom management and overall psychological well-being.Males had milder pre-intervention symptoms and showed greater improvement post-BWRT than females. The study supports BWRT as an effective, time-efficient intervention for PTSD-related intrusion, with potential for broader clinical application.

Keywords: intrusive symptoms, PTSD, single session, brain working recursive therapy