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  • Trauma-focused psychotherapy is the primary treatment for trauma's impact.
  • Millions seek Complementary and Integrative Health (CIH) therapies for holistic wellness.
  • This special issue explores the evidence and potential of CIH interventions for trauma.

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  • CIH interventions, including mindfulness, service dogs, and scuba diving, are examined for trauma symptom alleviation.
  • Placebo responses and nonspecific treatment elements (expectations, rituals, social interactions) significantly influence outcomes.
  • CIH approaches harness nonspecific factors alongside specific mechanisms like emotion regulation for enhanced wellbeing.

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  • Emerging evidence supports meditative and relaxation-based CIH interventions.
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  • Evaluating potential mechanisms and health/wellbeing outcomes is crucial for CIH research.
  • While not yet first-line, CIH therapies advance understanding of trauma treatment effectiveness.