Experiential Treatment For PTSD The Therapeutic Spiral Model [Paperback]

This book introduces something substantially new...original, clinically valid and well-thought out ideas which have been extensively 'tested' in workshops conducted internationally over the last decade...a great book!
Adam Blatner, MD

The author presents the Therapeutic Spiral Model (TSM), a systematic modification of Psychodrama, for therapists working with people who are suffering from severe trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. A step-by-step guide for using experiential methods safely, the author first explains the theoretical foundations of TSM, research and theories on trauma, and experiential psychotherapy as a basis for understanding its development. Throughout, clinical action structures and advanced intervention modules for using experiential methods are presented. Each chapter contains active vignettes and case examples to demonstrate the process and progress of the spiral technique.

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I: Trauma and Experimental Therapy

1. The Experiential Impact of Trauma
2. Experiential Therapy With Trauma Survivors
3. The Therapeutic Spiral Model: Visual Images and Clinical Structures

Part II: The Unique Clinical Action Structures of TSM
4. The Action Trauma Team
5. The Trauma Survivors Intrapsychic Role Atom: A Clinical Map for Action
6. Types of Conscious Reexperiencing Dramas for Developmental Repair

Part III: The Therapeutic Spiral Model in Action

7. Principles of Conscious Reexperiencing With Developmental Repair: Scenes 1 and 2
8. Conscious Reexperiencing of the Victim Role: Scenes 3-6
9. Processing Tricias Drama: Advanced Action Intervention Modules in Scenes 1 and 2
10. Enacting the Victim Role for Developmental Repair: Advanced Action Intervention Modules in Scenes 3-6

Part IV: The Future with Trauma Survivors

11. Preventing Secondary Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Practitioner