Couple Therapy for PTSD

I hope this Sunday finds you all well!

I’m writing to update you on the confirmed certification requirements:

-Participation in a Foundational workshop
-Participation in at least 20 hours of teleconsultation calls
-Delivery of the entire protocol to at least 2 cases or groups
-Review of 2 audio-taped therapy sessions for fidelity and competence in the model
-Participation in an advanced training workshop

We look forward to hearing of your interest!

Candice

Hi all,

Just wanted to let you know that we are developing a certification process for the protocol. It will involve the following:

*         Participation in a Foundational workshop

*         Participation in a required number of teleconsultation calls;

*         Implementation of the protocol with a to-be-determined number of cases (likely 2);

*         Review of at least 2 audio-taped therapy sessions for fidelity; and

*         Participation in an advanced training workshop

We’d like to hear if you’re interested…let us know!

Candice

A recent write-up about the I.M.P.A.C.T. (Investigating Methods to Prevent, Assess, and Care for Trauma) Lab at Ryerson University can be found at: http://www.ryerson.ca/psychology/news/UP!%20Newsletter%20Winter%202010.pdf.

Hi CBCT’ers,

Just a quick note to let you know that we just submitted a supplement to our current study of CBCT for PTSD’s efficacy funded by NIH to do some initial testing of the therapy with non-romantic dyads and couples in which both members are diagnosed with PTSD. We have clinical experience with both types but are interested in collecting more rigorous data. Anyone have clinical experience with these different types of dyads?

Candice

http://www.ryerson.ca/news/news/Research_News/20100330_trauma.html

Hey there!

Has anyone seen the web-streamed video on reviewing TIQs in the Refresher Training Area, Stage 1?

Check it out and let me know what you really think.

Candice

Hi all,

Today our clinical research team had an interesting converation about the underlying theory and principles of the dyadic cognitive restructuring in CBCT for PTSD. I thought it would be interesting to share with you. In short, our UNSTUCK process differs from prior individual cognitive restructuring processes in several ways:

1. we do NOT seek to eliminate negative thoughts, because learning research suggests that change occurs because new thoughts are strengthened in the presence of old thoughts (one doesn’t expunge or “erase” competing thoughts);

2. we do NOT think it is necessary to label the type of cognitive errors that the individual/couple are experiencing, and in fact, believe that this focus can sometimes get in the way of brainstorming alternative conceptions of reality;

3. in this vein, we believe that the key to posttraumatic stress recovery is COGNITIVE FLEXIBILITY; and

4. that pairing cognitive flexibility via the UNSTUCK process with experiential learning through in vivo approach exercises can lead to the most powerful changes;

5. finally, the addition of significant others in the process to work on their own thoughts (in the spirit of it being a true conjoint intervention) and to have their input on alternatives in the therapy room and beyond leads to potentially more powerful and long-lasting interventions.

Team CBCT for PTSD – what are your thoughts, reactions, or additions?

Hi all users! This is my first posting to this blog. We are delighted that you joined this website and look forward to future dialogue about your use, questions, and comments about CBCT for PTSD.
Candice