Full Description
Discover the latest treatment strategies from the leading experts in the field of trauma!This unique book, by the authors of the classic Handbook of Post-Traumatic Therapy, provides the "how to" of clinical practice techniques in a variety of settings with a variety of clients. Simple and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Strategies for Comprehensive Treatment in Clinical Practice delivers state-of-the-art techniques and information to help traumatized individuals, groups, families, and communities. From critical incident debriefing to treating combat veterans with longstanding trauma, it covers the full spectrum of PTSD clients and effective treatments. This valuable book assembles some of the most highly respected experts in trauma studies to discuss the practical applications of their research and their experience treating clients with PTSD. Simple and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder addresses concerns about the efficacy of critical incident stress debriefing, examines the value of a variety of innovative treatment methods, and explores the differences between treating complex PTSD and the aftermath of a one-time traumatic event. Simple and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder discusses the issues, stages, and modalities of PTSD treatment, including:
assessment and diagnosis
psychopharmacological treatment
cognitive behavioral treatment
short-term treatment
group treatments
treatment strategies for traumatized children, families, hostages, police, and veterans
media issues
Simple and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is an indispensable resource for clinicians, researchers, law enforcement officials, and scholars in the field of trauma.
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Preface: Trauma in the New Millennium
Purpose of the Book
Chapter Organization
Section I: Introduction
Chapter 1. A Short History of PTSD from the Military Perspective
Chapter 2. Assessment and Diagnosis of PTSD in Adults: A Comprehensive Psychological Approach
Introduction
Diagnosis versus Assessment
Taking a Psychosocial History
Methods of Assessment
Using Assessment Results in Making Clinical Recommendations
Summary
Chapter 3. Approaches to the Treatment of PTSD
Introduction
The Symptomatology of PTSD
Principles of Treatment
Group Psychotherapy
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 4. Psychopharmacological Treatment in PTSD
Introduction
Antidepressants
Buspirone
Lithium
Anticonvulsants
Benzodiazepines
Neuroleptics or Antipsychotic Agents ("Major Tranquilizers")
Adrenergic Agents
Opiate Antagonists
Conclusion
Section II: Treatment of PTSD in General
Chapter 5. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of PTSD
The Efficacy of Psychosocial Treatments
Theoretical Considerations in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Treatment Overview
Case Illustration
Summary
Appendix: Common Reactions to Assault Handout
Chapter 6. Short-Term Treatment of Simple and Complex PTSD
Introduction
The History of Video-Assisted Trauma Therapy
Principles of Time-Limited Trauma Therapy
Applications of Video-Assisted Trauma Therapy
Description of Treatment Procedures
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Life After Trauma: Finding Hope by Challenging Your Beliefs and Meeting Your Needs
Introduction
Impacts of Trauma
The Meanings of Traumatic Events and Coping
Working Through Traumatic Events
Testing Beliefs
Discerning the Meaning of Trust
Getting Control
Believing in Yourself and Others
Feeling Close to Yourself; Getting Close to Others
Conclusion
Section III: Group Treatments
Chapter 8. The Development of a Group Treatment Model for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Introduction
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Etiological Theories
The PTSD Group Treatment Programme
The Development of the Tradition of Group Approaches
Assessment
Efficiency
Biopsychosocial Strategy
Technique
Discussion
Group Program for Complex PTSD
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Developing and Maintaining a Psychoeducational Group for Persons Diagnosed As DID/MPD/DDNOS
Introduction
History of the Group
Composition and Structure of the Group
Group Process
Basic Principles in Conducting a Psychoeducational Support Group
Benefits of Support Group Participation for Members
Values of the Leaders
Areas of Concern and Ethical Issues in the Group
Contertransference and Vicarious Traumatization
A Retrospective Look at the Group: What Did It Accomplish?
Conclusions
Appendix: Group Handouts
Section IV: Children, Students, and Families
Chapter 10. Treatment Strategies for Traumatized Children
Brief Overview of the Literature
Evaluation and Treatment Plan
Educating the Child and Family About Trauma
The Role of Parents
Telling the Story
Addressing the Symptoms
Does Trauma Have Meaning?
Issues of Development
Follow-Up and Healing
Conclusions
Chapter 11. Provisions of Trauma Services to School Populations and Faculty
Introduction
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Intervention Strategies: A Case Illustration
Tertiary Prevention
Final Thoughts
Chapter 12. Traumatic Stress in Family Systems
Introduction
Assessing Family System Trauma
Treating Family System Trauma
Preventing Family System Trauma
Conclusions
Chapter 13. Dealing with Trauma in the Classroom
Surveying the Social La
