This Workbook, and the accompanying 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 with both Veteran and non-veteran populations and shown to reduce symptoms of PTSD and improve quality of life, overall functioning, and life satisfaction.
The Workbook moves through the program session by session, and includes helpful information sheets, worksheets, and forms, designed to track progress and facilitate mastery of specific CBT techniques and enhance mental wellbeing. Using the exercises clients will learn how to monitor feelings, thoughts, and behaviors; confront uncomfortable emotions; and learn more effective ways of coping with their experiences.
Chapter 1. Session 1: Education About PTSD and Group CBT
Chapter 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-Statements
Chapter 7. Session 7: Working With Your Thoughts (Part II) - Becoming Aware of How You Think
Chapter 8. Session 8: Working With Your Thoughts (Part III) - Changing the Cycle of Thoughts and Feelings
Chapter 9. Session 9: Addressing Anger (Part I) - Using the A-B-C-D Approach
Chapter 10. Session 10: Addressing Anger (Part II) - Using a Behavioral Approach
Chapter 11. Session 11: Feeling Down - How to Fight It
Chapter 12. Session 12: Rebuilding Your Social Connections
Chapter 13. Session 13: Planning for the Future
Chapter 14. Session 14: Wrapping Up Group CBT
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Weight:399.00