{"product_id":"9780888688736","title":"First Stage Trauma Treatment: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals Working with Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been recognized for some time, only recently have therapists begun to recognize and address complex post-traumatic stress responses in female clients who have a history of early or chronic abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost mental health service providers recognize the challenges in offering help when a client’s problems seem complex and overwhelming, and they may be unsure of how first to intervene. \u003cb\u003eFirst Stage Trauma Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e provides a conceptual framework along with practical ideas and strategies. Readers will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• • about complex post-traumatic stress responses (including depression, self-harm and substance use)  • • the importance of timing when addressing women’s trauma experiences in therapy  • • about the complex biopsychosocial context of women’s trauma and its treatment  • • the basic components of staged trauma treatment, with an emphasis on the first stage  • • the specific tools and strategies to use when beginning this work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWomen experiencing complex PTSD may seek help at any number of services, so \u003cb\u003eFirst Stage Trauma Treatment\u003c\/b\u003e is written for a diverse audience: mental health and addiction service providers who actively treat women who have survived abuse, and allied caregivers who wish to understand more about the clients they serve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Centre for Addiction and Mental Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47103666225392,"sku":"9780888688736","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780888688736_p0.jpg?v=1763851985","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780888688736","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}