Treating Ptsd in Battered Women*** Out of Print

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This book for clinicians is based on a new treatment model for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, pioneered by authors Kubany and Ralston called cognitive trauma therapy, or CTT. This model includes techniques from current therapies, including psychoeducation, stress management and exposure work. CTT also includes techniques that specifically address some of the common issues for women survivors of domestic violence. These techniques assess and correct irrational guilt-related beliefs and work to reduce negative self talk, especially when it is related to guilt and shame, in particular.The book also includes modules that address related issues that often come up in the treatment of battered women: developing assertiveness, dealing with unwanted contact with former partners, learning to identify potential perpetrators, and avoiding revictimization. Of special note is the fact that the techniques presented in this book have proved effective when use by individuals with limited clinical education, making this a great resource for community health counsellors, and other individuals without extensive education or experience who provide primary assistance to battered women.

Edward S. Kubany, Ph.D., was employed for fourteen years as a research clinical psychologist with the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since 1990, he has specialized in the assessment and treatment of PTSD in his research and clinical practice. Kubany has more than twenty-five peer-reviewed publications, was principle investigator or co-principal investigator on four federal grants, and is first author of a self-help book for battered women, Healing the Trauma of Domestic Violence.Tyler C. Ralston, Psy.D., served a post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD in Honolulu, Hawaii. In his clinical practice, he specializes in the treatment of PTSD and trauma-related guilt, working with formerly battered women, combat veterans, and other trauma survivors.

"Written by clinical scientists, this volume is an excellent resource for clinicians from all disciplines who are interested in learning specific strategies for addressing problems associated with surviving domestic violence. In addition to providing specific guidelines for treating PTSD symptoms, the authors deal with related problems, including mistrust of others and managing contact with abusers. The chapters on guilt and negative self-talk present best-practice procedures for psychological interventions with these clinical problems, which are commonly associated with surviving a battering relationship. The authors include data on the efficacy of this approach, providing yet another reason to consider this volume as an outstanding source of information on treatment in this area. Guidelines for modules provide objectives for sessions, homework assignments, and handouts that can be photocopied for clients. While the treatment of battered women has been of clinical interest for many years, this text is one of the first to present treatment strategies based on empirical findings. This important text will definitely be an asset to practitioners who are new to this area, as well as experienced providers in the field." --Victoria M. Follette, Ph.D., chair of psychology and professor of clinical psychology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and clinical scientist specializing in the treatment of trauma in women