Treating Adult Survivors of Childhood Emotional Abuse and Neglect: Component-Based Psychotherapy

About this book

Grounded in 40 years of clinical practice and research this book provides a systematic yet flexible evidence-informed framework for treating adult survivors of complex trauma particularly those exposed to chronic emotional abuse or neglect. Component-based psychotherapy (CBP) addresses four primary treatment components that can be tailored to each clients unique needs--relationship regulation dissociative parts and narrative. Vivid extended case examples illustrate CBP intervention strategies and bring to life both the clients and therapists internal experiences. The appendix features a reproducible multipage clinician self-assessment tool that can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. See also Treating Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents Second Edition by Margaret E. Blaustein and Kristine M. Kinniburgh which presents a complementary approach for children and adolescents.