Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-234) and index
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Background and overview of CBCT for PTSD. An introduction to cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD -- Initial assessment, case conceptualization, and working with complex cases -- CBCT for PTSD treatment manual. Rationale for treatment and education about PTSD and relationships. Introduction to treatment -- Safety building -- Satisfaction enhancement and undermining avoidance. Listening and approaching -- Sharing thoughts and feelings: emphasis on feelings -- Sharing thoughts and feelings: emphasis on thoughts -- Getting U.N.S.T.U.C.K. -- Problem solving to shrink PTSD -- Making meaning of the trauma(s) and end of therapy. Acceptance -- Blame -- Trust -- Control -- Emotional closeness -- Physical closeness -- Posttraumatic growth -- Review and reinforcement of treatment gains
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Presenting an evidence-based treatment for couples in which one or both partners suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this step-by-step manual is packed with practical clinical guidance and tools. The therapy is carefully structured to address both PTSD symptoms and associated relationship difficulties in a time-limited framework. It is grounded in cutting-edge knowledge about interpersonal aspects of trauma and its treatment. Detailed session outlines and therapist scripts facilitate the entire process of assessment, case conceptualization, and intervention. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 50 reproducible handouts and forms
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Cognitive therapy
Couples therapy
Post-traumatic stress disorder-- Patients-- Family relationships