Trauma Services for Women in Substance Abuse Treatment: An Integrated Approach

ISBN-13: 9781433804106 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 304 str.

American Psychological Association

Opis

This book is a hands-on guide for clinicians seeking to treat women who suffer from both a history of trauma and the effects of substance abuse. The intertwined nature of trauma and addiction is explored through a review of recent research, with a focus on treatment options for comorbid PTSD and addiction. Vital background material is included that describes the effects of trauma on emotion regulation, interpersonal functioning, parenting, and physical health. Finally, the book addresses the many real-world challenges clinicians will face in implementing trauma-focused therapeutic approaches in community-based substance abuse treatment.