Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: Innovations to Improve Access, Engagement, and Outcomes
Prolonged Exposure for PTSD: Innovations to Improve Access, Engagement, and Outcomes
English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031727193 | 483 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 6 MB
English | 2025 | ISBN: 3031727193 | 483 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 6 MB
This book aims to reconcile a disconnect in the field of trauma psychology: On one hand, decades of accumulated evidence support the safety and efficacy of prolonged exposure therapy (PE) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On the other hand, many individuals suffering from PTSD cannot access PE. Even among individuals who begin PE, many experience challenges in completing a full course of treatment. Further, PTSD is a complex and heterogenous disorder; not all individuals who complete PE experience a meaningful benefit. PE is an evidence-based psychological treatment that helps individuals approach situations and memories related to their trauma so that they learn to think differently about the trauma and no longer experience intense distress when confronted with trauma reminders. This book is designed for clinicians and researchers who share the goal of increasing the reach and impact of evidence-based treatment for individuals with PTSD. Each chapter synthesizes the latest research findings and provides clear clinical guidance to inform adaptations to improve access, engagement, and clinical outcomes for PE.