Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse Psychotherapy for the Interrupted Life |
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Author:
| Cloitre, Marylene Cohen, Lisa R. Koenen, Karestan C. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60918-441-4 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2011 |
Publisher: | Guilford Publications
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Imprint: | Guilford Press, The |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $46.00 |
Book Description:
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Meeting a key need, this book presents a modular adult psychotherapy approach grounded in extensive clinical experience and research. Provided is a flexible, empirically supported framework for helping clients manage symptoms related to past physical or sexual abuse; build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills; and process traumatic memories and their associated feelings of fear, shame, and loss. Session-by-session guidelines include many suggestions for tailoring...
More DescriptionMeeting a key need, this book presents a modular adult psychotherapy approach grounded in extensive clinical experience and research. Provided is a flexible, empirically supported framework for helping clients manage symptoms related to past physical or sexual abuse; build emotion regulation and interpersonal skills; and process traumatic memories and their associated feelings of fear, shame, and loss. Session-by-session guidelines include many suggestions for tailoring interventions to each person's needs in the context of a safe, supportive therapeutic environment. Designed in a large, easy-to-use format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible handouts, worksheets, and other tools for clinicians and clients.