Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
ISBN-10
111869144X
ISBN-13
9781118691441
Category
Psychology
Pages
208
Language
English
Published
2016-05-02
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Authors
Richard W. Sears, Kathleen M. Chard

Description

"General clinicians will, inevitably, encounter individuals with a history of trauma. While the research base on mindfulness has exploded in the last decade, its potential uses for working with trauma survivors are only just beginning to be researched. This pioneering text outlines a program for using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), based on the authors' experience in the first randomized controlled clinical trial. It provides a thorough review of the nature of trauma, current evidence-based practices, and a practical overview of the potential applications of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy in working with PTSD. MBCT for PTSD provides solid principles, practical tools, and numerous case examples for integrating mindfulness into PTSD treatment. This book expands the range of potential treatment options and lends new hope for trauma survivors to lead more fulfilling lives. It is an invaluable text for trauma therapists looking to further their skills, mindfulness-based therapists seeking more knowledge about trauma, as well as readers interested in learning about both"--

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