This is a cognitive behavioral intervention for female inmates with a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance use. The objective is to reduce PTSD and depression symptoms, as well as to improve their interpersonal skills and stress management skills.
The method, applied through manuals, covers psychoeducation on trauma, the consequences of associating trauma with substance use, and the teaching of stress management strategies. The intervention lasts 12 weeks, with two-hour group meetings twice a week, and consists of 25 topics that include cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal approaches.