Treating psychological trauma: Special populations, symptoms, and innovative models of care

Trauma treatment continues to evolve, with a wider range of options than ever before. In recent years, trauma treatments have become more holistic and now include yoga, mindfulness, and the arts. Treatment may also include animals, physical activity, and even psychedelics. The move toward more integrative approaches was largely consumer driven; clients wanted approaches that healed both mind and body. Ideally, trauma treatment accounts for individual and cultural differences and recognizes clients' inherent strengths and resilience. With that in mind, I am pleased to introduce this special issue on treatment. This issue includes current research on trauma treatment including populations affected by trauma; symptoms and sequelae; and treatment modalities that range from traditional to cutting edge. The articles cover resources for clinicians including how to encourage treatment compliance and how clinicians can care for themselves while providing care. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).