Trauma Practice
by Anna B. Baranowsky, J. Eric Gentry
Clearly written and detailed, Trauma Practice provides the reader with an array of techniques, protocols and interventions for effectively helping trauma survivors. This book helps address the (cognitive, behavioral, body-oriented, and emotional/ relational) aftermath of trauma using impactful care approaches. In addition to presenting the foundations of CBT trauma treatment, the authors also provide step-by-step explanations of many popular and effective CBT techniques developed through the lens of phased trauma therapy. Interventions include Trigger List Development, 3-6 Breath Training, Layering, Systematic Desensitization, Exposure Therapy, Story-Telling Approaches, as well as new approaches inspired by recent research on neuroplasticity such as Picture Positive, Corrective Messages from Old Storylines, and Thematic Map. Completely new sections are devoted to forward-facing trauma therapy, and clinician self-care which makes this book an essential reference and tool-kit for treating trauma survivors. Target Group: Clinical psychologists Trauma therapists Counselors Psychiatrists