Foreword by John Briere
I. Overview of Complex Traumatic Stressors and Sequelae
1. Complex Trauma and Traumatic Stress Reactions
2. Complex Traumatic Stress Reactions and Disorders
II. Treatment of Complex Traumatic Stress Reactions and
Disorders
3. Preparing for Treatment of Complex Trauma
4. Treatment Goals and Assessment
5. Phase 1: Safety, Stabilization, and Engagement—Measured in
Skills, Not Time
6. Phases 2 and 3: Trauma Memory, Emotion Processing, and
Application to the Present and Future
7. Systemic Therapy across Phases: Group, Couple, and Family
Modalities
III. Advanced Treatment Considerations and Relational Issues
8. Into the Breach: Voids, Absences, and the
Posttraumatic/Dissociative Relational Field
9. Walking the Walk: The Therapeutic Relationship
10. Transference and Countertransference in Complex Trauma
Treatment
Postscript
References
Index
Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, a counseling
psychologist, is retired from clinical practice and now serves as a
consultant/trainer on trauma psychology and treatment. She is a
Fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Dr.
Courtois is a past president of APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology)
and served as Chair of the APA’s Clinical Practice Guideline for
the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults. She has
received the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Independent
Practice from the APA, the Sarah Haley Award for Clinical
Excellence from the International Society for Traumatic Stress
Studies, the Award for Distinguished Service and Contributions to
the Profession of Psychology from the American Board of
Professional Psychology, and the APA Division 56 Lifetime
Achievement Award. She is coeditor of Treating Complex Traumatic
Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition, and Treating Complex
Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children and Adolescents, and
coauthor of Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced,
Relationship-Based Approach.
Julian D. Ford, PhD, ABPP, a clinical psychologist, is
Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut School of
Medicine, where he is Director of the Center for Trauma Recovery
and Juvenile Justice and the Center for the Treatment of
Developmental Trauma Disorders. He has served as President of the
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, is a Fellow of
the American Psychological Association, and is Associate Editor of
the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation and European Journal of
Psychotraumatology. Dr. Ford has published more than 250 articles
and book chapters. He is coeditor of Treating Complex Traumatic
Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition, and Treating Complex
Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children and Adolescents, and
coauthor of Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced,
Relationship-Based Approach. His research focuses on developmental
trauma disorder and the Trauma Affect Regulation: Guide for
Education and Therapy (TARGET) therapeutic intervention.
"Both authors have worked extensively with survivors of complex
trauma, and share their wisdom and experience in this book. At a
time when this clinical population is becoming more visible to
clinicians, this thoughtful, extensively documented work is a real
treasure. The book has already had a profound effect on the field,
and has introduced many previously unaware clinicians to
foundational concepts. The emphasis on therapist self-care and the
ways in which the authors underscore the central importance of
therapist self-awareness and self-regulation are particularly
valuable."--Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP, past president, Division of
Trauma Psychology, American Psychological Association; private
practice, Seattle, Washington
"Courtois and Ford, two internationally acknowledged experts, have
written a magnificent book on the nature and phase-oriented
treatment of complex trauma. Destined to become an instant classic,
the book is illustrated throughout with instructive case material.
It is at once an excellent guide for the uninitiated and an
outstanding resource for experienced clinicians in the field. As
most forms of complex trauma occur in interpersonal relationships,
the book's emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as the vehicle
for healing contributes to its importance."--Onno van der Hart,
PhD, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology (Emeritus),
Utrecht University, The Netherlands
"Treatment of Complex Trauma is an excellent book for graduate
Complex Trauma courses, as it provides a wide range of treatment
strategies for clinicians to use with clients. The book give
students a thorough understanding of PTSD and complex trauma. It
offers a comprehensive overview of treatment measures, ways to
build the therapeutic relationship, and clinician self-care."--Toby
Spiegel, PsyD, Associate Dean, School of Behavioral Sciences,
California Southern University
"The state of the art of treating complex trauma, both the basics
and the nuances, as summarized by two wise and sophisticated
experts."--Judith Lewis Herman, MD, Department of Psychiatry,
Harvard Medical School "Finally! We have long needed a clinical
guidebook that takes treatment providers through the process of
therapy for complex posttraumatic stress syndromes, which are among
the greatest challenges that professionals encounter. Courtois and
Ford's broad and deep clinical experience shines through in their
discussion of assessment, engagement, and treatment--as do their
optimism, passion, and hope."--Sandra L. Bloom, MD, founder, The
Sanctuary Model
"Courtois and Ford provide detailed guidelines for conducting their
sequenced treatment approach, from preparation, assessment, and
planning, to each of the phases of therapy. The book covers the
'meat and potatoes' of trauma therapy: ensuring client safety,
cultivating the therapeutic relationship, and processing trauma
memories. It includes strategies from different theoretical
approaches and treatment modalities and addresses more complex
processes, such as psychic emptiness and dissociation. Written with
exceptional clarity, compassion, and respect, and richly
illustrated with clinical material, this is an invaluable resource
for clinicians."--Sandra C. Paivio, PhD, CPsych, Department of
Psychology, University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada-This is a
must-have for any clinician working with patients with trauma on a
daily basis and for those therapists who do not necessarily have a
specialization in trauma, but would like to get more knowledgeable
about complex trauma. It should also be a required textbook for
graduate students, especially doctoral level students interested in
working in and/or researching PTSD situations.--Doody's Review
Service, 8/23/2013ƒƒ“Courtois and Ford have demonstrated that they
are masters of their subject and are masterful in communicating
about the treatment of a very difficult patient population and have
contributed a masterpiece in their book….This book is not only
essential reading for therapists who want to take on the challenge
of treating patients with complex trauma but also an excellent
source for any professional who engages in psychotherapy. The
reader comes away with not only important tools in establishing a
meaningful relationship with patients but also a sense of the
gratification that results from treating patients and being a
partner in their growth and development.”--Journal of Nervous and
Mental Disease, 3/1/2014
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