Family therapy for PTSD includes which components?

• A. Anger management, parenting, and conflict resolution classes
• B. Sleep deprivation therapy
• C. Individual dream analysis
• D. Pharmacologic therapy for OCD

Answer: (A)

Family therapy for PTSD centers on improving how the family functions and supports the person with PTSD, using practical skills that reduce conflict and caregiver distress. Anger management helps address irritability and aggressive responses that can strain relationships. Parenting guidance equips caregivers with strategies to maintain routines and provide consistent support for children affected by a parent’s trauma. Conflict resolution teaches family members to communicate needs, negotiate disagreements, and avoid escalation, which reinforces safety and connection within the home. The other options don’t fit this context: sleep-focused deprivation therapy isn’t an evidence-based PTSD treatment for the family; individual dream analysis targets the person’s inner processes rather than family dynamics; and pharmacologic therapy for OCD addresses a different disorder and isn’t a component of PTSD-focused family therapy.