Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, RelationshipBased Approach

This insightful guide provides a pragmatic roadmap for treating adult survivors of complex psychological trauma. Christine Courtois and Julian Ford present their effective, researchbased approach for helping clients move through three clearly defined phases of posttraumatic recovery. Two detailed case examples run throughout the book, illustrating how to plan and implement strengthsbased interventions that use a secure therapeutic alliance as a catalyst for change. Essential topics include managing crises, treating severe affect dysregulation and dissociation, and therapist selfcare. The companion website offers downloadable reflection questions for clinicians and extensive listings of professional and selfhelp resources. A new preface in the paperback and ebook editions addresses key scientific advances.See also Drs. Courtois and Fords edited volumes, Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults, Second Edition, and Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Children and Adolescents, which present research on the nature of complex trauma and review evidencebased treatment models.Winner (Second Place)American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Category