Treating PTSD With Cognitive–Behavioral Therapies: Interventions That Work

by Candice M. Monson

This compact, clinician-friendly resource walks readers through cognitive–behavioral techniques and treatment packages for clients with PTSD, using case studies to illustrate how to troubleshoot common problems.

Research over the past three decades has confirmed that cognitive–behavioral therapies (CBTs) are among the most effective treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This book introduces clinicians to cognitive–behavioral techniques for PTSD and guides them in adopting treatment protocols.

Because myths about CBT for PTSD have been barriers to use, the book offers a clear view of the facts about the evidence-based therapies that offer such promise in helping clients to heal from their traumas. The goal of this clinician-friendly book is to make CBT available to suffering clients.

132 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2014

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this to get CE credits. Seasoned therapists will not find much new in this book, but for early career therapists, it provides a nice overview.

[Gebo · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty good book: it covered most of the CBT interventions for PTSD as well as their evidence-based efficacy. If you're interested in this topic, this book is well worth the read; however, for the experienced practitioner, this book might leave a little to be desired as it mostly just covers what the protocols are and how they function within a whole therapeutic relationship... this text is far from an instruction manual, but could help the right person perform therapy.

[Vani]

A very educational and informative book which entails about the treatment of PSTD