Maximize CBT with survivors of trauma: - Presents CBT approaches that work for people with PTSD - Provides step-by-step guidance - Includes downloadable tools Cognitive behavioral therapy is a frontline treatment recommendation for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book discusses strategies to optimize response to CBT for PTSD as well as broader ways to support survivors of trauma in their healing journey. Written by a leading expert in the field, this concise volume describes common challenges faced by clinicians when attempting to adhere to treatment manuals and offers solutions to enhance patient outcomes when facing those challenges. The author provides step-by-step guides for implementing evidence-based principles of CBT for PTSD, including in vivo exposure, imaginal exposure, behavioral activation, and processing trauma-related cognitions. Sections also covers important lessons learned about the real-world complications of offering CBT for PTSD, including working with survivors of intimate partner violence, navigating the legal context of surviving a trauma, and eliciting support from concerned loved ones. Finally, a chapter suggests ways to optimally support clinicians as they are learning to implement CBT, including key considerations for supervision and consultation as well as prioritizing the well-being of the therapist in their work. Readers will learn how to take the science of CBT for PTSD and ensure artful delivery while attending to the unique needs of the patient in their context.