Overcoming the Trauma of Your Motor Vehicle Accident
Author | : Edward J. Hickling |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2006-05-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780190294304 |
ISBN-13 | : 0190294302 |
Rating | : 4/5 (302 Downloads) |
Download or read book Overcoming the Trauma of Your Motor Vehicle Accident written by Edward J. Hickling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-05-25 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that over 3 million people per year are injured in motor vehicle accidents and up to 45% of people in a serious auto accident develop posttraumatic stress disorderl. Written by the creators of an empirically supported cognitive-behavioral therapy program developed at The Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders in Albany, this therapist guide includes all the information and materials necessary to implement a successful program for treating accident-related PTSD. The therapeutic technique described in this book is research-based with a proven success rate. The renowned authors provide clinicians with step-by-step instructions for teaching their clients important skills that have been scientifically tested and shown to be effective in treating emotional trauma caused by involvement in a car accident. Designed to be used in conjunction with its corresponding workbook, this therapist guide outlines a treatment program that includes cognitive restructuring, relaxation techniques, and exposure exercises. User-friendly and comprehensive, Overcoming the Trauma of Your Motor Vehicle Accident, Therapist Guide is a resource that no clinician can do without.