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Publication Date: 2005
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Group Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for PTSD: Treatment of Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors
Beck, J. Gayle; Coffey, Scott F.
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, v12 n3 p267-277 Sum 2005
Individual cognitive behavioral therapies (CBT) are now considered the first-line treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD; Foa, Keane, & Friedman, 2000). As mental health reimbursement becomes more restricted, it is imperative that we adapt individual-format therapies for use in a small group format. Group therapies have a number of advantages, including provision of a natural support group, the ability to reach more patients, and greater cost efficiency. In this article, we describe the development of a group CBT for PTSD in the aftermath of a serious motor vehicle accident (MVA). Issues unique to the group treatment format are discussed, along with special considerations such as strategies to reduce the potential for triggering reexperiencing symptoms during group sessions. A case example is presented, along with discussion of group process issues. Although still in the early stages, this group CBT may offer promise as an effective treatment of MVA-related PTSD.
Descriptors: Accidents, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Motor Vehicles, Patients, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Therapy, Counseling Techniques, Group Therapy, Case Studies, Counseling Effectiveness
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