Written Exposure Therapy is a brief, evidence-based treatment designed to help individuals recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Instead of lengthy or intensive talk therapy, WET uses structured writing sessions, typically delivered over 5 appointments, where patients are guided to write in detail about their traumatic experience.

This process reduces avoidance, lessens distress, and helps individuals organize and process difficult thoughts and emotions. Research has shown that WET can lead to significant reductions in PTSD symptoms, while requiring fewer sessions than many other trauma-focused treatments.

Because it is short-term, structured, and effective, WET is an accessible option for injured workers and a practical, cost-conscious treatment within workers’ compensation and occupational health settings.