Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults: Scientific Foundations and Therapeutic Models

A comprehensive guide to complex traumatic stress disorders (CTSDs) and their assessment and treatment, with over 75% new material reflecting a decade of advances in the field. It covers cutting-edge theory, research, diagnostic controversies, and effective, culturally responsive treatment approaches, including individual therapies, group therapy, and family therapy models.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 646 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2020
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This comprehensive guide to complex traumatic stress disorders (CTSDs) and their assessment and treatment has undergone a significant revision, featuring over 75% new material reflecting advancements in the field over the past decade. Renowned experts delve into effective strategies for understanding, engaging, assessing, and treating adults with complex trauma histories, whose symptoms may extend beyond those of posttraumatic stress disorder. The volume offers cutting-edge theory and research on CTSD, addresses diagnostic controversies, and identifies core elements of culturally responsive treatment. It explores various established and emerging therapies tailored to this population, accompanied by vivid case examples. Additional highlights include chapters on transtheoretical treatment, the significance of professionalism and training, and recognizing and managing vicarious traumatization.

New to this edition, the book incorporates significant advancements in research and clinical practice. Chapters cover additional evidence-based individual treatments such as prolonged exposure therapy, cognitive therapy, cognitive processing therapy, brief eclectic psychotherapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, narrative exposure therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, emotion-focused therapy, and the TARGET recovery model. Furthermore, chapters discuss evidence-based group and conjoint family therapy models, including attachment-based couple therapy and integrated treatment of co-occurring CTSD and substance use disorders. Additionally, promising treatments such as treatment for structural dissociation, experiential/somatotherapy approaches, mindfulness approaches, and complementary healing therapies are explored.

For those seeking further insights, Drs. Ford and Courtois have authored a companion book titled "Treatment of Complex Trauma," which presents their therapeutic approach to CTSD. This authoritative resource provides a comprehensive framework for professionals working with individuals affected by complex trauma, offering valuable guidance and practical strategies for assessment, treatment, and recovery.

Weight: 928g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462543625
Edition number: 2 New edition