Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD: A Case Formulation Approach

Guides to Individualized Evidence-Based Treatment

by Claudia Zayfert, Carolyn Black Becker

Presenting clear-cut strategies for working with traumatized patients who have multiple co-occurring disorders and life problems, this highly practical manual puts an array of proven cognitive-behavioral strategies at the clinician's fingertips. The authors illustrate the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of exposure, cognitive restructuring, and other effective techniques for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and show how to organize interventions within a systematic yet flexible case formulation. Throughout, detailed clinical material shows exactly what the process of therapy looks like and offers guidance for overcoming treatment hurdles. More than 20 reproducible clinical tools are included. 

See also the related self-help guide, When Someone You Love Suffers from Posttraumatic Stress , an ideal recommendation for clients and their family members.

Genres: Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Reference

252 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ni · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is so important to recognize the relationships between childhood abuse, especially pre-verbal time period physical, emotional and CSA, and continuing or ongoing Domestic Violence experienced in early and teen years. CBT and exposure therapy, in my experience, have limited use there. But every bit of study helps.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much focus on exposure therapy--which we don't use with DV clients.