By John Briere & Catherine Scott
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc (2014) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 9781483351247
Principles of Trauma Therapy is a leading clinical resource offering a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for understanding and treating trauma-related disorders. This fully revised edition incorporates the DSM-5 diagnostic updates, providing clear guidance on assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning.
The book emphasizes an integrative approach, blending relational, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives. Practical strategies, clinical examples, and therapeutic techniques are presented to support clinicians in addressing PTSD, complex trauma, and related conditions.
Essential for mental health professionals, graduate students, and researchers, this text remains one of the most trusted and widely used guides to trauma-informed care.