Trauma Practice

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This updated resource for trauma treatment is a comprehensive toolkit for clinicians and trainees in cognitive behavioral somatic therapy (CBST). It emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate tools to support traumatized clients in their healing journey, while also highlighting the preparatory phase for therapists, including their own self-regulation during sessions. The book centers around four key components essential for effective trauma treatment: therapeutic relationship, relaxation and self-regulation, exposure, cognitive restructuring, and psychoeducation. These principles facilitate a phased approach tailored to each survivor's relational and processing style. The authors provide a detailed array of techniques, protocols, and interventions, incorporating cognitive, behavioral, somatic, and emotional/relational methods. It features popular CBST techniques, insights from neuroplasticity research, and interventions based on polyvagal theory. Many techniques are supplemented with links to video or audio demonstrations. Additional sections focus on forward-facing trauma therapy, a safe and accelerated treatment method, as well as clinician self-care. Downloadable client handouts are also included, enhancing the practical application of the material.