Main description:

A complete guide to an innovative, research-based brief treatment specifically developed for service members and veterans, this book combines clinical wisdom and in-depth knowledge of military culture. Adaptive disclosure is designed to help those struggling in the aftermath of traumatic war-zone experiences, including life threat, traumatic loss, and moral injury, the violation of closely held beliefs or codes. Detailed guidelines are provided for assessing clients and delivering individualized interventions that integrate emotion-focused experiential strategies with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Reproducible handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size.

Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Background and Evidence
3. Military Culture and Warrior Ethos
4. Guiding Principles of Adaptive Disclosure
5. Assessment, Case Conceptualization, and Treatment Planning
6. Beginning Adaptive Disclosure: Session 1
7. The Exposure Component: Active Treatment Sessions 2 to 7
8. Breakout Components for Loss and Moral Injury: Active Treatment Sessions 2 to 7
9. Ending Treatment and Planning for the Future
10. Using Adaptive Disclosure when Prior Complex Trauma is Present
Appendix 1. Diversity of Military Missions, Organizations, and Relationships
Appendix 2. The Meaning and Implication of Key Events
Appendix 3. Calming and Attention Focusing Techniques
References
Index