Treating risky and compulsive behavior in trauma survivors /
Briere, John,author.
"From leading authority John Briere, this book provides a comprehensive treatment approach for survivors of childhood trauma who numb or avoid emotional distress by engaging in substance abuse, risky sexual activities, self-injury, suicidality, bingeing and purging, or other self-harming behaviors. Briere shows how to help clients identify and manage the triggers of these "distress-reducing behaviors," learn to regulate intrusive emotional states, and safely process trauma- and attachment-related memories. Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship, Briere's approach draws on elements of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral therapy; mindfulness training; and dialectical behavior therapy. The book combines cutting-edge clinical and experimental research with clearly described interventions, case examples, and reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- 1. Reactive Avoidance and Risky Behavior -- 2. An Overview of Specific Distress Reduction Behaviors -- 3. Key Treatment Recommendations -- 4. Assessing Distress Reduction Behaviors in Context -- 5. Safety, Stabilization, and Harm Reduction -- 6. Acceptance and Mindfulness -- 7. Trigger Management -- 8. Processing Trauma- and Attachment-Related Memories -- 9. Treatment Planning and Implementation: Bringing It All Together -- 10. Special Considerations for Certain Distress Reduction Behaviors and Patterns.
"From leading authority John Briere, this book provides a comprehensive treatment approach for survivors of childhood trauma who numb or avoid emotional distress by engaging in substance abuse, risky sexual activities, self-injury, suicidality, bingeing and purging, or other self-harming behaviors. Briere shows how to help clients identify and manage the triggers of these "distress-reducing behaviors," learn to regulate intrusive emotional states, and safely process trauma- and attachment-related memories. Emphasizing the therapeutic relationship, Briere's approach draws on elements of psychodynamic, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral therapy; mindfulness training; and dialectical behavior therapy. The book combines cutting-edge clinical and experimental research with clearly described interventions, case examples, and reproducible handouts and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size"--Provided by publisher.
Self-injurious behavior
Adult child abuse victims
Psychotherapy
Dangerous Behavior.
Psychological Trauma