Evaluation of the Efficacy of "Lifespan Integration" (LI) Therapy in Patients With Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

This study is looking for adults aged 18 or older who have been diagnosed with complex PTSD. You'll need to be able to speak French clearly, as the therapy will be delivered in French. It's also important that this would be your first time trying Lifespan Integration (LI) therapy. If you're currently taking medication for your mental health, that's perfectly fine, and you can still be considered for the study.

However, there are some reasons why you might not be able to join. You shouldn't be receiving another type of talking therapy at the same time as this study. If you've recently had other talking therapy, you'll need to have a break of at least four weeks before starting.

Also, if you are currently experiencing a manic episode or a psychotic episode, or if you have a long-term diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, autism spectrum disorder, or an intellectual disability, you won't be able to take part in this particular study. These rules are in place to make sure the study gathers the most accurate results for the Lifespan Integration therapy itself.

The detailed plan for what taking part involves isn't fully described here, but generally, studies like this involve regular therapy sessions with a trained therapist over a period of time. You would attend these sessions, which might take place in person or online, at specific intervals. You would also likely be asked to complete questionnaires or assessments at the beginning, during, and at the end of the study to track your progress and how you are feeling. The total duration of your participation would depend on the study design, but typically, therapy studies can last several months.