Present-Centered Group Therapy for PTSD

Present-Centered Group Therapy for PTSD integrates theory research and practical perspectives on the manifestations of trauma to provide an accessible evidence-informed group treatment that validates survivorsâ experiences while restoring present-day focus. An alternative to exposure-based therapies present-centered group therapy provides practitioners with a highly implementable modality through which survivors of trauma can begin to reclaim and invest in their ongoing lives. Chapters describe the treatmentâs background utility relevant research implementation applications and implications. Special attention is given to the intersection of group treatment and PTSD symptoms including the advantages and challenges of group treatment for traumatized populations and the importance of member-driven processes and solutions in trauma recovery. Compatible with a broad range of theoretical orientations this book offers clinicians supervisors mentors and students a way to expand their clinical repertoire for effectively and flexibly addressing the impact of psychological trauma. . Language: English