New edition of the Narrative Exposure Therapy manual an effective short-term culturally
universal intervention for trauma victims - including the latest insights and new treatments
for dissociation and social pain.Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a successful and
culturally universal intervention for the treatment of survivors of multiple and severe
traumatic events such as organized violence torture war rape and childhood abuse. Field
tests in contexts of ongoing adversity and disaster areas as well as controlled trials in
various countries have shown that three to six sessions can be sufficient to provide
considerable relief.The new edition of the clearly structured and easy-to-follow NET manual now
includes the latest insights and new treatments for dissociation and social pain. The first
part of the book describes the theoretical background. The second part shows how to use the NET
approach step by step with practical advice and tools including how to deal with special
issues (such as dealing with challenging moments defense mechanisms for the therapist and
ethical issues). Appendices include an informed consent form and checklists for the therapist.
