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Principles of Trauma Therapy 2nd Edition

Principles of Trauma Therapy 2nd Edition

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The gold-standard clinical reference for trauma-informed assessment and intervention. Engineered for psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatrists, and trauma specialists, this updated 2nd Edition offers evidence-based guidance in DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, complex PTSD evaluation, and multimodal treatment protocols.

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About The Book

Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (DSM-5 Update), 2nd Edition provides an accessible yet deeply comprehensive framework for understanding and treating trauma-related psychological distress. Integrating neurobiology, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and relational therapy, this text guides clinicians from initial diagnostic intake through advanced phase-oriented treatment for acute, chronic, and complex trauma.

Core Features & Clinical Applications

â–  Fully Aligned with DSM-5 Criteria Updated diagnosis frameworks covering Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, dissociative subtypes, and complex trauma presentations.
â–  Phase-Oriented Treatment Models Structured protocols emphasizing safety and stabilization, emotional processing, cognitive restructuring, and relational integration.
â–  Practical Assessment Tools Comprehensive guidance on clinical interviewing, psychometric inventories, differential diagnosis, and identifying comorbidity.
â–  Mind-Body & Relational Approaches Includes modern interventions incorporating mindfulness, affect regulation techniques, therapeutic alliance management, and vicarious trauma prevention.

About The Author

John N. Briere & Catherine Scott

Pioneering Trauma Researchers & Clinical Experts

John N. Briere, PhD, is Emeritus Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and a globally recognized authority on complex trauma assessment and treatment.

Co-author Catherine Scott, MD, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine, specializing in emergency psychiatry and trauma-related mental health care.

Book Specifications

Specification Details
Title Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (DSM-5 Update)
Authors John N. Briere, Catherine Scott
Publisher SAGE Publications
Edition 2nd Edition (DSM-5 Update)
ISBN-13 / 10 978-1483351247 / 1483351249
Format Paperback / Academic & Clinical Edition
Language English

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Yes. This edition is fully updated to reflect DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for PTSD, Acute Stress Disorder, dissociative conditions, and complex trauma.

It is written for licensed clinicians, clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, professional counselors, and graduate students in mental health disciplines.

The book covers phase-oriented therapy, cognitive-behavioral interventions, mindfulness, affect regulation strategies, dissociation management, and relational trauma processing.

Yes. It includes specific strategies for recognizing and mitigating vicarious traumatization, burnout, and countertransference in trauma practice.

Yes. It is widely adopted by university graduate programs, hospital residency programs, and clinical training centers worldwide.

This is the official paperback edition published by SAGE Publications.

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