Writing therapy for teens with complex trauma stress

This trial is testing a treatment called Guided Written Exposure Therapy (GWE-C) for teenagers who have complex post-traumatic stress disorder—a serious condition that develops after experiencing ongoing or repeated trauma. The treatment involves writing about difficult experiences in a structured, supportive group setting over 7 to 10 sessions. Researchers want to see if this approach helps reduce trauma symptoms better than regular supportive therapy.

Complex post-traumatic stress in teenagers is difficult to treat, and many existing therapies weren't designed specifically for young people or for the type of ongoing trauma they may have experienced. This trial exists to find out if a writing-based approach can be an effective and helpful treatment option for this vulnerable group.