Book Review: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies for Trauma. Edited by Victoria Follette, Josef Ruzek and Francis Abueg. The Guilford Press: New York & London. pp. 431. IBSN 1572304006, Date; £32.50.; Group Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Edited by Bruce H. Young and Dudley D. Blake. Brunner / Mazel of the Taylor & Francis Group; Philadelphia. 1999. pp. 237. Date, ISBN 0-87630-983-X. £24.95

2001 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 306-309
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Group Treatments ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Behavioural Therapies

scholarly journals Returning to the scene of the trauma in PTSD treatment – why, how and when?

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hannah Murray ◽  
Christopher Merritt ◽  
Nick Grey
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Therapy ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Site Visit ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Behavioural Therapies ◽  
Practical Constraints

AbstractReturning to the scene of the trauma is often recommended as part of trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapies for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many clinicians avoid site visits due to lack of confidence or practical constraints; however, recent research suggests this is a valuable part of treatment. This article summarizes a rationale for including the site visit as part of cognitive therapy for PTSD, as well as the main considerations about when to carry it out in treatment. A practical framework for planning and implementing site visits is described.

scholarly journals The effect of flexible cognitive–behavioural therapy and medical treatment, including antidepressants on post-traumatic stress disorder and depression in traumatised refugees: pragmatic randomised controlled clinical trial

2016 ◽  
Vol 208 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caecilie Böck Buhmann ◽  
Merete Nordentoft ◽  
Morten Ekstroem ◽  
Jessica Carlsson ◽  
Erik Lykke Mortensen
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Randomised Controlled

BackgroundLittle evidence exists on the treatment of traumatised refugees.AimsTo estimate treatment effects of flexible cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) and antidepressants (sertraline and mianserin) in traumatised refugees.MethodRandomised controlled clinical trial with 2×2 factorial design (registered with Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT00917397, EUDRACT no. 2008-006714-15). Participants were refugees with war-related traumatic experiences, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and without psychotic disorder. Treatment was weekly sessions with a physician and/or psychologist over 6 months.ResultsA total of 217 of 280 patients completed treatment (78%). There was no effect on PTSD symptoms, no effect of psychotherapy and no interaction between psychotherapy and medicine. A small but significant effect of treatment with antidepressants was found on depression.ConclusionsIn a pragmatic clinical setting, there was no effect of flexible CBT and antidepressants on PTSD, and there was a small-to-moderate effect of antidepressants and psychoeducation on depression in traumatised refugees.

Treatment of Delayed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Sexual Abuse: A Case Example

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Sharpe ◽  
Nicholas Tarrier ◽  
Nicolina Rotundo
Keyword(s):  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Therapeutic Context

Recent advances have been made in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cognitive behavioural techniques have been reported in controlled trials to be very effective in reducing arousal symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress disorder, such as sleep disturbance, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts and flashbacks. It remains unclear from the literature, however, how well these treatment modalities can alleviate post-traumatic stress disorder where the predominant clinical features are associated with depersonalization and dissociative states. Depersonalization is evident in a significant proportion of individuals presenting with PTSD and yet does not appear to be amenable to exposure based therapies. A case study presented suggests methods through which depersonalization may be addressed within the therapeutic context.

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