Full Description
This book introduces something substantially new...original, clinically valid and well-thought out ideas which have been extensively 'tested' in workshops conducted internationally over the last decade...a great book! - Adam Blatner, MD. The author presents the Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM), a systematic modification of Psychodrama, for therapists working with people who are suffering from severe trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. A step-by-step guide for using experiential methods safely, the author first explains the theoretical foundations of TSM, research and theories on trauma, and experiential psychotherapy as a basis for understanding its development. Throughout, clinical action structures and advanced intervention modules for using experiential methods are presented. Each chapter contains active vignettes and case examples to demonstrate the process and progress of the spiral technique.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Trauma and Experimental Therapy
The Experiential Impact of Trauma
Experiential Therapy With Trauma Survivors
The Therapeutic Spiral Model: Visual Images and Clinical Structures
Part II: The Unique Clinical Action Structures of TSM The Action Trauma Team
The Trauma Survivor's Intrapsychic Role Atom: A Clinical Map for Action
Types of Conscious Reexperiencing Dramas for Developmental Repair
Part III: The Therapeutic Spiral Model in Action
Principles of Conscious Reexperiencing With Developmental Repair: Scenes 1 and 2
Conscious Reexperiencing of the Victim Role: Scenes 3-6
Processing Tricia's Drama: Advanced Action Intervention Modules in Scenes 1 and 2
Enacting the Victim Role for Developmental Repair: Advanced Action Intervention Modules in Scenes 3-6
Part IV: The Future with Trauma Survivors
Preventing Secondary Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Practitioner
The Future of Action Methods With Trauma Survivors
References
Appendix A: Diagnostic Criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms in the Therapeutic Spiral Model
Appendix C: Overview of the Accreditation Process in the Therapeutic Spiral Model
Index