Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD: Therapist Guide [Paperback]

This Therapist Guide is designed to assist clinicians in delivering Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in a group setting to clients with PTSD.This Therapist Guide is designed to assist clinicians in delivering Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in a group setting to clients with PTSD. The book integrates best practices derived from group therapy literature, with evidence-based cognitive behavioral approaches targeting PTSD and frequently co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, and social isolation. Group CBT has been tested and shown to reduce symptoms of PTSD and improve quality of life, overall functioning, and life satisfaction. The Therapist Guide provides session by session guidance and includes notes for the delivery of Group CBT based on the author's years of clinical experience working with individuals with PTSD.The accompanying Client Workbook contains helpful information sheets, worksheets, and forms, designed to track progress and facilitate mastery of specific CBT techniques.Chapter 1. Session 1: Education About PTSD and Group CBTChapter 2. Session 2: Understanding Avoidance, Mindfulness (Part I)Chapter 3. Session 3: Beginning to Tackle Avoidance of Trauma Cues, Mindfulness (Part II)Chapter 4. Session 4: Written Exposure (Part I) and Learning Progressive Muscle Relaxation (16 Muscle)Chapter 5. Session 5: Written Exposure (Part II) and Learning Progressive Muscle Relaxation (7 Muscle)Chapter 6. Session 6: Working With Your Thoughts (Part I) - Coping Self-StatementsChapter 7. Session 7: Working With Your Thoughts (Part II) - Becoming Aware of How You ThinkChapter 8. Session 8: Working With Your Thoughts (Part III) - Changing the Cycle of Thoughts and FeelingsChapter 9. Session 9: Addressing Anger (Part I) - Using the A-B-C-D ApproachChapter 10. Session 10: Addressing Anger (Part II) - Using a Behavioral ApproachChapter 11. Session 11: Feeling Down - How to Fight ItChapter 12. Session 12: Rebuilding Your Social ConnectionsChapter 13. Session 13: PlÚ