1. An Uncontrolled Trial of a Present-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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Sonya G. Wanklyn, Candice M. Monson, Jeanine E.M. Lane, Philippe Shnaider, Nicole D. Pukay-Martin, Lindsey Torbit, and Meredith S. H. Landy
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Relationship satisfaction ,medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.medical_treatment ,Cognition ,Clinical Psychology ,Posttraumatic stress ,Interpersonal relationship ,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) ,Severity of illness ,Psychiatric status rating scales ,medicine ,Cognitive therapy ,Young adult ,Psychiatry ,Psychology ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
Objective The efficacy of a present-focused version of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (CBCT for PTSD) was examined in a community sample. Method Seven couples completed pretreatment assessments, including measures of clinician-, self- and partner-rated PTSD symptoms and relationship satisfaction. Six couples completed present-focused CBCT for PTSD and all posttreatment assessments. A seventh couple terminated their relationship prior to completing treatment; therefore, they completed posttreatment symptom measures, but not ratings of relationship satisfaction. Results Results revealed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms that were associated with medium-to-large effect sizes. Medium effect sizes for changes in relationship satisfaction were found, though were only significant for partners. Conclusion Results from this pilot study suggest that present-focused CBCT for PTSD may be a promising alternative for individuals who are unwilling to engage in a trauma-focused treatment.
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- 2015
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