New edition of this effective toolbox for treating trauma victims is even more comprehensive • Provides a 4-phrase approach to trauma treatment • Details step-by-step guidance on nearly 70 cognitive behavioral and somatic techniques • Introduces a new preparatory phase for practitioners • Explores therapist self-regulation • Includes a chapter on Forward-Facing® Trauma Therapy • Incorporates the lastest evidence base, including polyvagal theory • Includes downloadable handouts, and new audio/video material This popular, practical resource for traumatologists has been fully updated and expanded. It remains a key toolkit of cognitive behavioral somatic therapy (CBST) techniques for clinicians who want to enhance their skills in treating trauma and for those in training. The authors focus on helping practitioners find the right tools to guide their traumatized clients towards growth and healing but now also lay a deeper emphasis on the preparatory phase for therapists, including the therapists’ own ability to self-regulate their autonomic system during client encounters. Throughout the acclaimed book, the four active “ingredients” effective in trauma treatment (therapeutic relationship, relaxation and self-regulation, exposure, cognitive restructuring and psychoeducation) are a guiding principle, enabling a phased delivery that is fitted to the survivor’s relational and processing style. The authors present, clearly and in detail, an array of techniques, protocols, and interventions for treating trauma victims (cognitive, behavioral, somatic, andemotional/relational). These include popular and effective CBST techniques, approaches inspired by research on neuroplasticity, and interventions informed by polyvagal theory. Many techniques include links to video or audio material demonstrating how to carry-out the intervention. Further sections are devoted to forward-facing trauma therapy, a safe, effective, and accelerated method of treating trauma, and to clinician self-care. Handouts for clients are also available for download. About the Authors: Dr. Anna B. Baranowsky is a clinical psychologist and CEO of the Traumatology Institute. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ottawa and is recognized by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She is a Green Cross Scholar and Registered Traumatologist and Trainer. Dr. Anna also serves on the board of directors of the Academy of Traumatology, is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress and is recognized by The National Center for Crisis Management. J. Eric Gentry, PhD, LMHC, DAAETS, FAAETS, CCTP, is an internationally recognized leader in the study and treatment of traumatic stress and compassion fatigue. His PhD is from Florida State University where he studied with Professor Charles Figley – a pioneer of these two fields. In 1997, he co-developed the Accelerated Recovery Program (ARP) for compassion fatigue – the world’s only evidence-based treatment protocol for compassion fatigue. In 1998, he introduced the Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist Training and Compassion Fatigue Prevention & Resiliency Training. These two trainings have demonstrated treatment effectiveness for the symptoms of compassion fatigue, and he published these effects in several journals. He has trained over 100,000 health professionals over the past 20 years. He has written numerous chapters, papers, and peer-reviewed journal articles in the areas of traumatic stress and compassion fatigue. Dr. Gentry is a Master Traumatologist with over 35 years of clinical experience with trauma, Complex PTSD, personality disorders, and dissociation. He is the president and CEO of The Forward Facing® Institute and owner of Compassion Unlimited – a private psychotherapy, training, and consulting practice – in Phoenix, AZ.
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