Treating the Trauma of Rape Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD

by Foa, Edna B.; Rothbaum, Barbara Olasov

• ISBN13: 9781572307360
• ISBN10: 1572307366
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-24
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

In the U.S. alone, approximately 1.5 million adult female survivors of rape are estimated to suffer from chronic PTSD. This invaluable book--informed by the latest research and written by two of the leading authorities in the field--provides a step-by-step guide to proven brief therapy techniques for treating traumatized women. Filling an urgent need of front-line practitioners working within managed care guidelines, the book includes numerous case examples illustrating sensitive and effective information-gathering and intervention, as well as explanations of how to cope with common problems and complications in treatment.

Author Biography

Edna B. Foa, PhD, Professor at the Allegheny University of the Health Sciences, Director of the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, is an internationally renowned authority on the psychopathology and treatment of anxiety. Her research aiming at delineating etiological frameworks and targeted treatment has been highly influential and she is currently one of the leading experts in the areas of posttraumatic stress disorders. The program she has developed for rape victims is considered to be the most effective therapy for post-trauma sequela. She has published several books and over 200 articles and book chapters, has lectured extensively around the world, and was chair of the PTSD work group of the DSM-IV. Dr. Foa is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Scientific section of the American Psychological Association, the First Annual Outstanding Research Contribution Award from the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, and the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Contributions to Clinical Psychology.

Table of Contents

What Do We Know About PTSD Following Assault?

The Clinical Picture: A Rape Victim and Her Father Tell their Stories

Diagnosis and Prevalence of PTSD Following Assault

Other Common Responses to Assault

What Do We Know about Treatment Efficacy for PTSD?

Theoretical Bases for PTSD and its Treatment

How to Conduct Effective Treatment of PTSD

An Overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Techniques and Programs for PTSD

Assessment of PTSD and Related Problems

The Beginning of Treatment

In Vivo Exposure: Confronting the Feared Situations

Imaginal Exposure: Reliving the Trauma

Cognitive Techniques

Cognitive Restructuring

Cognitive Techniques

Thought Stopping and Preparing for a Stressor

Relaxation Training: Deep Muscle, Cue-Controlled, and Differential Relaxation

Role Playing and Covert Modeling

Common Problems, Termination, and a Full Case Example

Appendix: Assault Information and History Interview (AIHI)

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