Effective Treatments for PTSD, Second Edition

"In the classroom, I use this text as an expert reference to provide students with the critical knowledge of PTSD that they need for competent and responsible clinical practice. My students respond very positively to this book."--Gary Villereal, PhD, Department of Social Work, Western Kentucky University "Foa et al. help clinicians figure out what kinds of interventions will be most helpful for a wide range of clients suffering from PTSD--an area where science-based guidance is urgently needed. They offer specific guidelines for designing and implementing treatments and managing crisis situations, all backed by clinical research. Frankly, Foa and her colleagues are the best in the business!"--Marsha M. Linehan, PhD, ABPP, Professor and Director Emeritus, Behavioral Research and Therapy Clinics, University of Washington; developer of DBT "Without question, this is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the treatment of PTSD. The editors and contributors are leaders in the field whose clinical experience really shows. The need for good information about effective treatments for PTSD is even greater now than it was when the book was originally published, and the incorporation of significant new research and new topics makes the second edition even more valuable. Even those who tend to dislike treatment guidelines are likely to appreciate this book. It captures what we know but also acknowledges what we don't yet know, and captures the complexities of treating real patients. This is an indispensable resource."--Dean G. Kilpatrick, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Clinical Psychology and Director, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, Medical University of South Carolina "This marvelous update to the standard-setting prior edition provides all the information that practitioners and researchers need on the diagnosis and treatment of PTSD in children, adolescents, and adults. The volume systematically covers the field for readers seeking an up-to-date summary of the evidence. At the same time, it is a highly accessible reference for those who have specific questions. It is easy to read from beginning to end. Highly recommended."--John S. March, MD, MPH, Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Director, Program in Child Affective and Anxiety Disorders, Duke University "From experts in the field, this excellent book is loaded with the most up-to-date treatment guidelines for PTSD. The book provides valuable information on diagnosis and assessment. Treatment-focused chapters are thorough and lucid, and include approaches to working with children as well as adults. The full range of biopsychosocial approaches are reviewed, making this an essential reference for residents, clinicians, and researchers."--Nang Du, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco "When I received the review copy of this book, I immediately pressed it into service....The authors and editors of this book are to be commended for the neat package of materials they have assembled that provides information that both researchers and clinicians need in an unbiased yet easy-to-access style. I believe this book will be important for anyone interested in the current state of the art in trauma treatment or who wants to know what is happening in trauma research. I highly recommend this book for both scientists and practitioners."--PsycCRITIQUES, 10/29/2010

Edna B. Foa, PhD, is Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, where she is also Director of the Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxiety. Terence M. Keane, PhD, is Director of the National Center for PTSD, Behavioral Sciences Division, VA Boston Healthcare System, where he is also Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development, and Professor and Vice Chairman of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, is Executive Director of the National Center for PTSD, White River Junction VA Medical Center, and Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at Dartmouth Medical School. Judith A. Cohen, MD, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and Medical Director of the Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Department of Psychiatry, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

1. Introduction, Edna B. Foa, Terence M. Keane, Matthew J. Friedman, and Judith A. CohenI. Assessment and Diagnosis of PTSD 2. Assessment and Diagnosis of Adults, Frank W. Weathers, Terence M. Keane, and Edna B. Foa3. Assessment of Children, Victor BalabanII. Early Interventions: Treatment of ASD and Prevention of Chronic PTSD 4. Psychological Debriefing for Adults, Jonathan I. Bisson, Alexander C. McFarlane, Suzanna Rose, Josef I. Ruzek, and Patricia J. Watson5. Acute Interventions for Children and Adolescents, Melissa J. Brymer, Alan M. Steinberg, Eric M. Vernberg, Christopher M. Layne, Patricia J. Watson, Anne K. Jacobs, Josef I. Ruzek, and Robert S. Pynoos6. Early Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults, Brett T. Litz and Richard A. Bryant III. Treatment Approaches for Chronic PTSD 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults, Shawn P. Cahill, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Patricia A. Resick, and Victoria M. Follette8. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents, Judith A. Cohen, Anthony P. Mannarino, Esther Deblinger, and Lucy Berliner9. Psychopharmacotherapy for Adults, Matthew J. Friedman, Jonathan R. T. Davidson, and Dan J. Stein10. Psychopharmacotherapy for Children and Adolescents, Craig L. Donnelly11. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, C. Richard Spates, Ellen Koch, Karen Cusack, Sherry Pagoto, and Stacey Waller12. Group Therapy, M. Tracie Shea, Meghan McDevitt-Murphy, David J. Ready, and Paula P. Schnurr13. School-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents, Lisa H. Jaycox, Bradley D. Stein, and Lisa Amaya-Jackson14. Psychodynamic Therapy for Adults, Harold S. Kudler, Janice L. Krupnick, Arthur S. Blank Jr., Judith L. Herman, and Mardi J. Horowitz15. Psychodynamic Therapy for Child Trauma, Alicia F. Lieberman, Chandra Ghosh Ippen, and Steven Marans16. Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Shirley M. Glynn, Charles Drebing, and Walter Penk17. Hypnosis, Etzel Cardena, Jose R. Maldonado, Onno van der Hart, and David Spiegel18. Couple and Family Therapy for Adults, David S. Riggs, Candice M. Monson, Shirley M. Glynn, and John Canterino19. Creative Therapies for Adults, David Read Johnson, Mooli Lahad, and Amber Gray20. Creative Arts Therapies for Children, Robin F. Goodman, Linda M. Chapman, and Linda Gantt21. Treatment of PTSD and Comorbid Disorders, Lisa M. Najavits, Donna Ryngala, Sudie E. Back, Elisa Bolton, Kim T. Mueser, and Kathleen T. BradyIV. Treatment Guidelines 1. Psychological Debriefing for Adults2. Acute Interventions for Children and Adolescents3. Early Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions for Adults4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults5. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents6. Psychopharmacotherapy for Adults7. Psychopharmacotherapy for Children and Adolescents8. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing9. Group Therapy10. School-Based Treatment for Children and Adolescents11. Psychodynamic Therapy for Adults12. Psychodynamic Therapy for Child Trauma13. Psychosocial Rehabilitation14. Hypnosis15. Couple and Family Therapy for Adults16. Creative Therapies for Adults17. Creative Arts Therapies for Children18. Treatment of PTSD and Comorbid DisordersV. Conclusion22. Integration and Summary, Matthew J. Friedman, Judith A. Cohen, Edna B. Foa, and Terence M. Keane