Treating PTSD in Military Personnel : A Clinical Handbook

This practical volume covers the full range of effective treatments for PTSD and discusses their implementation with service members and veterans. The focus is on how to meet this population's unique needs. From conducting a thorough assessment to choosing an appropriate psychosocial or pharmacological treatment, the expert editors and contributors provide guidance based on years of experience in military contexts. The norms and values of military culture are discussed. Chapters thoroughly describe available therapies, review their strengths and limitations, and use illustrative case examples to demonstrate the treatments in action. Also addressed are clinical issues and co-occurring problems that can arise in this population, such as traumatic brain injury and substance abuse, and strategies for dealing with them. (Publisher) PTSD in the military -- Bret A. Moore and Walter E. Penk Understanding and working within the military culture -- Bret A. Moore Issues in assessment of PTSD in military personnel -- Frank Castro, Jasmeet P. Hayes, and Terence M. Keane Prolonged exposure therapy -- Alan L. Peterson, Edna B. Foa, and David S. Riggs Cognitive processing therapy -- Amy M. Williams ... [et al.] Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing -- Mark C. Russell, Howard Lipke, and Charles Figley Virtual reality exposure therapy -- Greg M. Reger and Kevin M. Holloway Psychodynamic psychotherapy -- Harold Kudler Group therapy -- David W. Foy ... [et al.] Couple and family therapy -- Danielle J. Maack ... [et al.] Psychopharmacological treatment -- William M. Sauvé and Stephen M. Stahl Psychosocial rehabilitation -- Walter E. Penk, Dolores Little, and Nathan Ainspan Co-occurring affective and anxiety disorders -- Eric C. Meyer ... [et al.] Co-occurring substance use disorders -- Marc I. Kruse ... [et al.] Traumatic brain injury -- Jennifer J. Vasterling, Mieke Verfaellie, and Susan M. McGlynn Sexual assault in the military -- Alina M. Surís and Julia C. Smith Sleep disorders -- William L. Brim and David S. Riggs Managing the service member with suicidal ideation -- Nancy A. Skopp ... [et al.] Anger, aggression, and violence -- Eric B. Elbogen, Sally C. Johnson, and Jean C. Beckham Resiliency building as a means to prevent PTSD and related adjustment problems in military personnel -- Donald Meichenbaum. This practical volume covers the full range of effective treatments for PTSD and discusses their implementation with service members and veterans. The focus is on how to meet this population's unique needs. From conducting a thorough assessment to choosing an appropriate psychosocial or pharmacological treatment, the expert editors and contributors clearly relate their years of experience in military contexts. The norms and values of military culture are discussed. Chapters thoroughly describe available therapies, review their strengths and limitations, and use illustrative case examples to de This book has been replaced by Treating PTSD in Military Personnel, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-3844-7.