The emotional experience of psychological trauma can have long-term cognitive effects. The hallmark symptoms of PTSD involve alterations to cognitive processes such as memory, attention, planning, and problem solving, underscoring the detrimental impact that negative emotionality has on cognitive functioning [1].

At Traumaform, we are committed to cognitive health, which is why we are trialling cognitive performance assessments from CBS to measure how your brain is doing over time. Our therapy programme will now include a quick, fun series of tasks that objectively measure your memory, reasoning, verbal ability, and attention—all facets of cognition that are important in your everyday life and in Post-traumatic Growth.

Why Measure Cognition?

We all have a subjective idea of how our brains are doing—some days we feel “off” or have “brain fog,” while other days we feel like we can take on the world. But how much better are we on the good days? And are lifestyle or health changes making a difference?

That’s where cognitive assessment comes in. By putting a number to these subjective feelings, we can discover what is causing the good days in order to have more of them.

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CBS Health: An Engaging and Scientifically - Validated Cognitive Assessment Platform

Traumaform uses the CBS Health cognitive assessment platform to measure brain health. Your healthcare practitioner will offer these measures to assess, monitor, and manage core areas of cognition to ensure that your therapy is on the right track.

The CBS Health tasks have been validated by decades of scientific research [2], and are proven to measure the most important aspects of cognition. Performance is directly linked with the areas of your brain that are required for each cognitive domain. But more importantly, the tasks are fun, and only take minutes to complete. Now, not only will you feel better, but you can objectively track how your brain is responding to therapy.

Is This an IQ Test?

CBS Health assessments are not an IQ test! Think of it more like a blood pressure cuff for your brain. There’s no judgment, and the goal is progress over time, because we acknowledge that brain health changes from day to day. That’s why we believe we can improve or maintain your performance through our therapy, and are now trialling cognitive assessments as a standard part of our program.

Are Cognitive Assessments Relevant to Me?

Cognitive health affects almost every part of your life. If you are visiting Traumaform to treat a specific ailment, it likely has a cognitive outcome—even conditions that have traditionally been seen as purely physical, such as pain, have cognitive effects. You’re not thinking well if you’re not feeling well. Discuss cognitive assessments with your healthcare practitioner to see how the brain benefit

What Do Results Look Like?

A sample report is available here. The report is designed to be easy to read and understand. It becomes more valuable with each additional assessment, showing your progress and letting you know when significant changes occur. Your healthcare practitioner will review your report after each assessment in order to measure progress and make adjustments as necessary.

How Do I Get Started?

 email to book a free initial consultation

Or call us on 07807 207726 or 07935 893969

To get started as part of therapy, sign up for a free consultation and baseline assessment, or if you’re already enrolled, ask your practitioner about how to incorporate cognitive assessments into your plan.

[1] JP Hayes · 2012

[2] CBS validation

[3] Michael J.Armson et al 2020