Complex Trauma Therapy: A Relational Approach

Before you is a detailed guide to therapy for adults who have experienced complex psychological trauma. Kristin Courtois and Julian Ford present an effective, evidence-based three-phase approach to post-traumatic recovery. Through two vivid case examples, the authors illustrate how to plan and conduct interventions guided by the client's strengths, while a reliable therapeutic alliance serves as a catalyst for change. The authors focus on overcoming crises, severe affect dysregulation, and dissociation, as well as the therapist's self-care.