The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related Dissociation by Bethany L Brand

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Trauma-related dissociation often remains misdiagnosed, leading to severe personal and societal costs. The guide details assessment techniques and treatment planning strategies, scrutinizing etiological theories and diagnostic pitfalls while offering practical insights for tailored approaches across age groups.

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The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related Dissociation by Bethany L Brand

Dissociation is one of the common sequelae of trauma, yet few clinicians have received training in evidence-based assessment and treatment of trauma-related dissociation. This book provides a concise overview of trauma-related dissociation, issues around misdiagnosis, methods for assessment, and guidance on treatment planning.
Scholarly, comprehensive, but also beautifully written and readable, Bethany LBrand has truly given us the landmark book on the important but often overlooked topic of dissociation. A must-read for all clinicians working with trauma. -- Janina Fisher, PhD, author of Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors and Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma
Dr. Bethany L. Brand has provided a wealth of contemporary information about dissociation and its assessment and treatment in a concise format. She is known for her deep expertise on these topics and her ability to communicate complicated information in a straightforward and accessible way. I highly recommend it as a must-have reference for all mental health professionals. -- Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy and coeditor of Sexual Boundary Violations in Psychotherapy
In this state-of-the art book, Bethany L. Brand eloquently guides the reader through the assessment and treatment of trauma-related dissociation in children and adults, as well as its critical importance in forensic settings. A must-read for all clinicians working with clients who experience dissociation and trauma-related disorders! -- Ruth Lanius, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
Bethany L. Brand, PhD, specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and dissociative disorders. She has over 3 years of clinical experience stemming from training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and George Washington University Hospital, a postdoctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt Health System's Trauma Disorders program, and a private practice in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Brand has been awarded many clinical, research, writing, and teaching awards. As a professor of psychology at Towson University, she is sought after for media interviews including by National Public Radio's show Science Friday. Dr. Brand has served on three national task forces that developed guidelines for the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders. Dr. Brand conducts research on the assessment and treatment of trauma-related disorders, including the assessment of feigned dissociative disorders. Dr. Brand is the principal investigator on five lines of trauma-related research, including a series of large, prospective, longitudinal treatment outcome studies called the amp quot Treatment of Patients with Dissociative Disorders amp quot (TOP DD) study. As a result of her expertise, she frequently serves as an expert witness in state, federal, and international forensic cases, including a Supreme Court case in Australia.
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ISBN 13 9781433837715
ISBN 10 1433837714
Title The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related Dissociation
Author Bethany L Brand
Series Concise Guides On Trauma Care Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher American Psychological Association
Year published 2023-12-12
Number of pages 355
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.