Treating Risky and Compulsive Behavior in Trauma Survivors

This book provides a comprehensive treatment approach for survivors of childhood trauma who engage in self-harming behaviors, combining psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and dialectical behavior therapy. It offers interventions, case examples, and reproducible handouts for clients.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2019
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This book, written by renowned authority John Briere, offers a comprehensive treatment approach for survivors of childhood trauma who resort to substance abuse, risky sexual activities, self-injury, suicidality, bingeing and purging, or other self-harmful behaviors as a means of numbing or avoiding emotional distress. Briere adeptly guides clients in identifying and managing the triggers that lead to these distress-reduction behaviors, teaching them effective strategies to regulate intense emotional states and safely process trauma- and attachment-related memories.

Central to Briere's approach is the therapeutic relationship, which he fosters through the integration of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, and dialectical behavior therapy. By employing these diverse therapeutic modalities, Briere aims to provide clients with a holistic and effective treatment experience.

The book is packed with valuable insights and practical tools, including cutting-edge clinical and experimental research, clearly described interventions, case examples, and reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers of the book gain access to a dedicated Web page where they can conveniently download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size.

This book is a vital resource for mental health professionals, social workers, and anyone who works with survivors of childhood trauma. By providing a comprehensive treatment framework that addresses the complex interplay between trauma, emotional distress, and self-harm, Briere empowers clients to overcome the challenges they face and lead fulfilling lives.

Weight: 462g
Dimension: 227 x 165 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462538683