New edition of this effective toolbox for treating trauma survivors is even more comprehensive
This popular practical resource for clinicians caring for trauma survivors has been fully
updated and expanded. It remains a key toolkit of cognitive behavioral somatic therapy (CBST)
techniques for clinicians who want to enhance their skills in treating trauma. Baranowsky and
Gentry help practitioners find the right tools to guide trauma survivors toward growth and
healing. Reinforcing this powerful intervention is the addition of a deeper emphasis on the
preparatory phase for therapists including the therapists' own ability to self-regulate their
autonomic system during client encounters. Throughout the acclaimed book an effective
tri-phasic model for trauma treatment is constructed (safety and stabilization working through
trauma reconnection with a meaningful life) as guiding principle enabling a phased delivery
that is fitted to the survivor's relational and processing style. The authors present clearly
and in detail an array of techniques protocols and interventions for treating trauma
survivors (cognitive behavioral somatic and emotional relational). These include popular and
effective CBST techniques approaches inspired by research on neuroplasticity and
interventions informed by polyvagal theory. Many techniques include links to video or audio
material demonstrating how to carry-out the intervention. Further sections are devoted to
forward-facing trauma therapy a safe effective and accelerated method of treating trauma
and to clinician self-care. Over 40 video and audio demonstrations of many of the techniques
are available for download. There are also 36 handouts for clients that can be downloaded and
printed for clinical use.
