Prolonged exposure therapy for adolescents with PTSD : emotional processing of traumatic experiences : therapist guide / Edna B. Foa, Kelly R. Chrestman, Eva Gilboa-Schechtman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foa, Edna B.

Contributor:

Chrestman, Kelly R.

Gilboa-Schechtman, Eva.

Series:

Programs that work.

Programs that work

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescence.

Cognitive therapy for teenagers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (219 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This program is specifically intended for adolescents suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Clients are exposed to safe but anxiety-provoking situations as a way of overcoming their trauma-related fears. Recounting the memory of the trauma also helps clients emotionally process their traumatic experiences in order to diminish PTSD symptoms. The workbook is designed for adolescent use and includes teen-friendly forms to reinforce the skills learned in therapy.

Contents:

Introductory information for therapists

Assessment and special considerations in treating adolescent trauma survivors

Motivational interview module (optional)

Case management module

Treatment rationale module

Gathering information module

Common reactions to trauma module

Real-life experiments module

Recounting the memory module

Worst moments module

Relapse prevention module

Final session module

Tailoring treatment to the individual.

Notes:

Accompanied by teen workbook: Prolonged exposure.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.

Contains:

Prolonged exposure.

ISBN:

0-19-045027-4

0-19-024196-9

1-281-76967-3

9786611769673

0-19-804416-X

OCLC:

476244146