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Co-authored by John N. Briere, PhD, and Catherine Scott, MD, the 3rd Edition of Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment provides a comprehensive, clinically grounded synthesis of trauma theory, diagnostic assessment, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Structured across 16 chapters in three core sections, the volume guides clinicians from theoretical frameworks into practical intervention. Part I (Chapters 1–3) delineates traumatic stressors and trauma-related disorders under current diagnostic guidelines, exploring the differential impacts of acute, chronic, and complex trauma before addressing trauma-informed interviewing and psychometric evaluation instruments.
Part II (Chapters 4–13) translates theory into hands-on intervention protocols, presenting systematic methodologies for distress reduction, emotional regulation, cognitive reprocessing, trigger management, and interpersonal functioning, alongside dedicated chapters on mindfulness practices, acute trauma response, and teletherapy delivery. Part III (Chapters 14–16) examines the biological underpinnings of posttraumatic states, linking psychological therapies with neurobiology—including hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis regulation—and contemporary psychopharmacology. The text is rounded out with validated assessment scales and clinical handouts designed for immediate implementation in outpatient, residential, and institutional settings.
Institutional Use
This text is designed for clinicians, private-practice professionals, and graduate students in clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and clinical social work working with trauma assessment and treatment. Its cross-disciplinary approach — bridging relational and cognitive psychotherapy with neurobiology and psychopharmacology — is built to support coursework in trauma counseling, crisis intervention, and psychotherapy practice, as well as cross-disciplinary training in medical and psychiatric residency settings. The book’s validated assessment scales and clinical handouts are designed for direct use in outpatient, residential, and community mental health settings, and for clinical supervision and trauma-informed care training.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781544333564 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1544333560 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Authors | John N. Briere, Catherine Scott |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications, Inc. |
| Publication date | 2024-12-26 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Page count | 400 pages |
| Language | English |
| Category | Psychology & Counseling |
| List price | $49.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Part I: Trauma, Effects, and Assessment
- Chapter 1: What Is Trauma?
- Chapter 2: The Psychological Effects of Trauma
- Chapter 3: Assessing Trauma and Posttraumatic Outcomes
Part II: Clinical Interventions
- Chapter 4: Central Issues in Trauma Treatment
- Chapter 5: Psychoeducation
- Chapter 6: Distress Reduction and Emotional Regulation Training
- Chapter 7: Cognitive Interventions
- Chapter 8: Trigger Management
- Chapter 9: Emotional Processing
- Chapter 10: Increasing Identity and Relational Functioning
- Chapter 11: Mindfulness in Trauma Treatment
- Chapter 12: Treating the Effects of Acute Trauma
- Chapter 13: Remote Treatment of Trauma: Teletherapy Principles
Part III: Psychobiology and Psychopharmacology of Trauma
- Chapter 14: Neurobiology of Posttraumatic Stress
- Chapter 15: Psychopharmacology of Trauma
- Chapter 16: Conclusions
Key Topics
- Trauma assessment and clinical evaluation
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder
- Complex trauma and developmental trauma
- Distress reduction and emotional regulation
- Trigger management and emotional processing
- Mindfulness and the ReGAIN procedure
- Teletherapy and remote trauma interventions
- Neurobiology of trauma and the HPA axis
- Psychopharmacology and drug-assisted psychotherapy
Who This Is For
- Clinical psychology and counseling graduate students
- Licensed professional clinical counselors and clinical social workers
- Psychiatrists and psychiatric resident trainees
- Trauma clinic directors and hospital behavioral health staff
- Front-line behavioral healthcare clinicians
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781544333564) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What edition is this volume, and what ISBNs are associated with it?
A: This listing is for the 3rd Edition of Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment, published by SAGE Publications, Inc. in paperback under ISBN 9781544333564 (ISBN-10: 1544333560), corresponding to digital eTextbook ISBN 9781544333557.
Q: How is the book structured?
A: The text contains 16 chapters divided into three parts: Part I covers trauma definitions, psychological effects, and assessment; Part II details clinical interventions, including affect regulation, cognitive approaches, mindfulness, acute trauma, and teletherapy; and Part III addresses neurobiology and psychopharmacology.
Q: What new topics and updates are covered in the 3rd Edition?
A: Updates in the 3rd Edition include guidance on remote delivery and teletherapy, expanded consideration of social discrimination and cumulative trauma, coverage of the neurobiology of traumatic stress and modern psychopharmacology, and clinical tools such as the Trauma Exposure Review and the ReGAIN procedure.
Q: Who are the authors of this textbook?
A: The book is co-authored by John N. Briere, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Catherine Scott, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine, USC.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781544333564 (ISBN-10 1544333560). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Q: Do you accept purchase orders and offer Net-30 terms?
A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.
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