Trauma Resiliency Protocol for PTSD Distress Reprocessing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) are limited in effectiveness, particularly for military personnel and first responders, with high suicide rates and stigma associated with current diagnoses, and there is a need for accessible, non-clinical interventions.

Innovation Solution

A therapeutic protocol combining visualization techniques, dissociation, and emotion reimprinting using NLP principles, along with secular and faith-based scripts, and grounding exercises, facilitated by peer coaches to reduce distress associated with traumatic memories.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional therapies for PTSD and C-PTSD are used, then some treatment effect is achieved, but effectiveness is limited and stigma remains

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidstigma

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent reframes the harmful stigma associated with PTSD diagnoses into a beneficial perspective by introducing the term 'Posttraumatic Stress Injury' instead of 'disorder,' thereby reducing shame and encouraging help-seeking behavior while maintaining treatment effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the diagnostic parameter from 'disorder' to 'injury,' fundamentally altering the language and perception of the condition to reduce stigma while preserving the clinical understanding and treatment approach

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If traditional clinical therapies are used, then treatment is provided, but accessibility is limited and suicide rates remain high

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidaccessibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent enables individuals to perform trauma processing independently through self-guided protocols that include visualization techniques, dissociation methods, and emotion reimprinting, eliminating the need for continuous clinical intervention and increasing accessibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces peer coaches as intermediary figures who facilitate the trauma processing protocol between the individual and professional clinical services, making the treatment more accessible while maintaining effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If visualization and dissociation techniques are used, then distress is reduced, but the process complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedistress reductionVSAvoidprotocol complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the trauma processing protocol into distinct sequential phases including visualization, dissociation, and emotion reimprinting, making the complex process manageable through structured steps while maintaining effectiveness in reducing distress

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20260020818A1Trauma resiliency protocol (TRP) and emotions management process for addressing posttraumatic stress

Publication Date: 2026.01.22 JARVIS DANIEL

AI summary

A therapeutic protocol and method for addressing posttraumatic stress and other negative emotional states through visualization techniques, dissociation, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and reimprinting of emotions. The protocol, known as the Trauma Resiliency Protocol (TRP) and Emotions Management Process (EMP), mitigates the psychological impacts of traumatic events. The protocol applies NLP principles, uses both secular and faith-based scripts, and incorporates specific grounding exercises to ensure emotional stability. The protocol emphasizes non-clinical interventions and peer coaching, making the protocol accessible for use by mental health professionals, peer coaches, and individuals suffering from PTSD, C-PTSD, and other related conditions. The protocol is applicable in both clinical and non-clinical settings.