Group Therapy for Trauma Recovery. A Guide for Professionals

The book describes a psychotherapeutic approach for group work with individuals who are just beginning treatment for interpersonal trauma. An informational group for survivors of such trauma is the first stage in Judith Herman's phased therapy model. The goal of the group is to teach its members self-help skills, self-care, and stability. Transcriptions of real sessions serve as a vivid example of how a specialist can help group members make sense of their traumatic experiences, learn new ways of physical and emotional recovery, and develop compassion for themselves and others who have experienced psychological trauma. The book contains comprehensive recommendations for applying this psychotherapy model, practical advice, and working materials.