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Cognitive–behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD improves various PTSD symptoms and trauma-related cognitions: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Authors :
Candice M. Monson
Nicole D. Pukay-Martin
Anne C. Wagner
Alexandra Macdonald
Steffany J. Fredman
Source :
Journal of Family Psychology. 30:157-162
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
American Psychological Association (APA), 2016.

Abstract

Numerous studies document an association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and impairments in intimate relationship functioning, and there is evidence that PTSD symptoms and associated impairments are improved by cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (CBCT for PTSD; Monson & Fredman, 2012). The present study investigated changes across treatment in clinician-rated PTSD symptom clusters and patient-rated trauma-related cognitions in a randomized controlled trial comparing CBCT for PTSD with waitlist in a sample of 40 individuals with PTSD and their partners (N = 40; Monson et al., 2012). Compared with waitlist, patients who received CBCT for PTSD immediately demonstrated greater improvements in all PTSD symptom clusters, trauma-related beliefs, and guilt cognitions (Hedge's gs -.33 to -1.51). Results suggest that CBCT for PTSD improves all PTSD symptom clusters and trauma-related cognitions among individuals with PTSD and further supports the value of utilizing a couple-based approach to the treatment of PTSD.

Details

ISSN :
19391293 and 08933200
Volume :
30
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Family Psychology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....71802d15d121f086c353ee17a12ad000
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000177