This important volume brings together leading clinicians and
researchers to present cognitive-behavioral approaches to treating
PTSD and other trauma-related symptoms and disorders. Solidly
grounded in the latest theory and research, chapters describe
pragmatic, clinician-friendly strategies for working with problems
that are prevalent across a variety of trauma experiences,
including intrusion and arousal, guilt, anger, substance abuse,
dissociation, and relationship difficulties. Throughout, the volume
emphasizes the importance of situating symptomatic thoughts,
feelings, and behaviors in their interpersonal and environmental
contexts, instead of focusing on trauma history alone or viewing
clients through a lens of individual dysfunction.
The introductory section provides an overview of
cognitive-behavioral treatments for trauma and reviews their
empirical bases and current outcome research. Guidelines are
delineated for conducting functional analytic assessment, a
treatment planning approach that illuminates the ways trauma
symptoms and secondary problems are triggered and maintained within
each individual's current environment. Building on these
foundations, Part II focuses on symptoms and symptom constellations
common among survivors of combat, rape, assault, child abuse, and
other extremely stressful experiences. Each chapter describes the
relevance of behavioral theory to the issue being addressed,
briefly reviews the literature, and offers an extended discussion
of clinical applications, illustrated by realistic transcripts and
case vignettes. Readers gain a deeper understanding of the goals
and procedures of trauma education, therapeutic exposure, stress
management training,cognitive reprocessing, and other
interventions, and learn techniques for defusing negative
self-talk, working with traumatic memories, and helping clients
develop new trauma narratives. The interpersonal context of
treatment and recovery is given special attention in chapters on
the significance of the therapeutic relationship and on couple
therapy for trauma. Part III addresses developmental concerns,
helping clinicians understand the special needs of children and
older adults.
Providing a comprehensive account of the current state of
cognitive-behavioral treatments for trauma, this volume is a highly
practical tool for psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers,
counselors, and other mental health professionals. It also serves
as an exemplary text for graduate-level students in these
areas.
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