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Book SynopsisNew edition of this effective toolbox for treating trauma survivors is even more comprehensive
Table of ContentsIntroduction to Trauma Practice: A Cognitive Behavioral Somatic Therapy The surprising act of arriving at 2023; Purpose of This Book; Self-of-the-Therapist; Core Objectives; Book Description Phase 0: Foundations of the Trauma Practice Model Preparation for the Therapist Exposure in a Relaxed State - Reciprocal Inhibition Meaningful Human Care and Connection The Evolution of PTSD Treatment and the "Active Ingredients" The Four Active Ingredients 1. Therapeutic Relationship and Positive Expectancy 2. Relaxation and Self-Regulation 3. Exposure/Narrative and Reciprocal Inhibition 4. Cognitive Restructuring and Psychoeducation The Main Therapeutic Approaches, Research, and Guidelines 1. Behavioral Therapy 2. Cognitive Therapy 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Research 5. Psychophysiology of Trauma The Mind-Body Connection The Amygdala; The Hippocampus; The Sensory Thalamus; The Sympathetic Nervous System; Cortisol: The Stress Hormone Traumagenesis: The Creation of Trauma The Biology of Traumagenesis Symptoms of Traumagenesis: Where Do Problematic Behaviors Come From? Traumagenesis and Relationships Tri-Phasic Model Phase I: Safety and Stabilization Phase II: Working Through Trauma Phase III: Reconnection Necessary Ingredients: Treatment Codes (R, RE, CR) Somatic, Cognition, Behavior, and Emotion/Relation Posttrauma Response Treatment Resistance or Failure: Addressed with Integrative Approaches Phase I: Safety and Stabilization 1. What Is Safety? Minimum Criterion Required for Transition to Phase II Treatment 30-Day Video Stabilization Program for Adjunctive Online Trauma Therapy 2. Somatic Creating a Nonanxious Presence; Titration Part I: Trigger List Using Braking and Acceleration; Progressive Relaxation; Autogenics; Diaphragmatic Breathing; 3-6 Breathing; 5-4-3-2-1 Sensory Grounding and Containment; Postural Grounding; Anchoring Part I: Collapsing Anchors; Breathe 911; Body Scan 3. Cognition Anchoring Part II: Safety; Safe-Place Visualization; Positive Self-Talk and Thought Replacement/ Transformation; Flashback Journal Buddha's Trick 4. Behavior Rituals; Contract for Safety and Self-Care; Safety Net Plan 5. Emotion/Relation Transitional Objects; Support Systems; Drawing Icon and Envelope (Emotional Containment); Internal Vault (Emotional Containment); Positive Hope Box; Make Peace with Your Sleep; Relaxed Breathing Guided Meditation Phase II: Working Through Trauma 1. Somatic Titration Part II: Braking and Acceleration; Layering; Comfort in One Part; Timed Reflection; Timeline Approach; Biofeedback; Hands Over Heart Space; Paced Breathing 2. Cognition Downward Arrow Technique; Cognitive Continuum Calculating True Danger; Looped Tape Scripting; Cognitive Processing Therapy; Story-Book Approach; Written Narrative Approach; Corrective Messages from Old Storylines; Traumagram Exercise 3. Behavior Behavior Change Rehearsal Exercise; Skills Building Methods; Imaginal and In Vivo Exposure (RE); Stress Inoculation Training; Systematic Desensitization (RE); IATP Narrative Exposure Therapy; 4. Emotion/Relation Learning to Be Sad; Assertiveness Training; Thematic Map and Release; Grounding Lightstream Phase III: Reconnection 1. Somatic Centering; Tame and Decode Bad Dreams; Going Slow to Heal After Trauma; Shake to Release 2. Cognition Exploring Your Cognitive Map; Victim Mythology; Self-Compassion Reflection; Letter to Self; Wellness Mind Map; Your Heart's Desire 3. Behavior Self-Help and Self-Development; Picture Positive 4. Emotion/Relation Memorials; Connections with Others; Codependency Revolution Integrative and Clinician Self-Care Models Forward-Facing (R) Trauma Therapy Introduction Phase I: Education Phase II: Intentionality Phase III: Practice (Coaching and Desensitization) Conclusion