People suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other
consequences of trauma face daunting challenges. Although many
clinical treatments target symptoms of PTSD, an optimal treatment
strategy would also address the many health problems that co-occur,
such as chronic pain, substance misuse, and depression.
To address this need, this book offers mindfulness‑based
interventions (MBIs). These therapeutic treatments aim to change the
patient’s relationship to thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and
associated behaviors through an attitude of non-judgment, curiosity,
openness, acceptance, and kindness. MBIs can help clients at any stage
of recovery and be used in tandem with standard PTSD therapies. David
Kearney and Tracy L. Simpson show practitioners how to guide the
patient through meditation practices such as breathing meditation,
body scan meditation, or mindful movement to address symptoms
including rumination, guilt and shame, avoidance, and hypervigilance,
as well as comorbid conditions such as depression, chronic pain, and
substance misuse. The authors discuss the research supporting this
approach, and offer practical suggestions to help therapists implement
MBIs with their clients.
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ISBN
9781433831447
Publisert
2019
Utgiver
American Psychological Association
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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