Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD : emotional processing of traumatic experiences : therapist guide / Edna B. Foa, Elizabeth A. Hembree, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Foa, Edna B., author.

Hembree, Elizabeth Ann, author.

Rothbaum, Barbara Olasov, author.

Series:

Treatments that work.

Treatments that work

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cognitive therapy.

Post-traumatic stress disorder--Treatment.

Post-traumatic stress disorder.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (157 p.)

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2007]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An estimated 70% of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. Though most recover on their own, up to 20% develop chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. For these people, overcoming PTSD requires the help of a professional.This guide gives clinicians the information they need to treat clients who exhibit the symptoms of PTSD. It is based on the principles of Prolonged Exposure Therapy, the most scientifically-tested and proven treatment that has been used to effectively treat victims of all types of trauma. Whether your client is a veteran of combat, a victim of a physical or sexual assault, or a casualty of a motor vehicle accident, the techniques and strategies outlined in this book will help.In this treatment clients are exposed to imagery of their traumatic memories, as well as real-life situations related to the traumatic event in a step-by-step, controllable way. Through these exposures, your client will learn to confront the trauma and begin to think differently about it, leading to a marked decrease in levels of anxiety and other PTSD symptoms. Clients are provided education about PTSD and other common reactions to traumatic events. Breathing retraining is taught as a method for helping the client manage anxiety in daily life.Designed to be used in conjunction with the corresponding client workbook, this therapist guide includes all the tools necessary to effectively implement the prolonged exposure program including assessment measures, session outlines, case studies, sample dialogues, and homework assignments. This comprehensive resource is an exceptional treatment manual that is sure to help you help your clients reclaim their lives from PTSD.

Contents:

1. Introduction Information for Therapists 2. Assessment and Special Considerations in Treating Trauma Survivors 3. Session 1 4. Session 2 5. Session 3 6. Intermediate Sessions 7. Final Session 8. Anticipating Problems and Tailoring Treatment to the Individual: Promoting Effective Engagement

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-143).

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ISBN:

0-19-988580-X

0-19-023048-7

0-19-972744-9

OCLC:

930059050