The diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder has increasingly been the focus of clinicians' attention when treating patients after stressful life events. Written by three authors with extensive research and clinical experience working with diverse relevant trauma-exposed populations, this book serves the needs of clinicians working with trauma survivors. This timely book shows how to use specific assessment strategies with defined populations including children and veterans. A practical and easy-to-read guide on the clinical assessment and treatment of PTSD and other posttraumatic reactions. Contents: Chapter One: Introduction and Overview Chapter Two: Using Evidence-Based Practices Chapter Three: Working with Trauma Survivors Chapter Four: Assessing PTSD Chapter Five: Assessing Comorbid Conditions Chapter Six: Considering Ethnicity, Race, and Culture Chapter Seven: Conducting Forensic Evaluations Chapter Eight: Working with Children and Adolescents Chapter Nine: Assessing Children and Adolescents Chapter Ten: Working with Veterans Chapter Eleven: Working with Special Populations and Settings Chapter Twelve: PTSD Treatments and Treatment Planning Chapter Thirteen: Follow-Up with Evaluation and Support
Chapter Fourteen: Going Forward: New Frontiers and Future Directions | 
