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Trauma-Focused, Present-Centered, Emotional Self-Regulation Approach to Integrated Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress and Addiction: Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education and Therapy (TARGET)

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: We describe the rationale and procedures for a trauma-focused, present-centered, emotion self-regulation modelfor concurrent treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorders: Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education and Therapy (TARGET). Based on a review of the clinical and research literatures relevant to models of psychotherapy for co-occurring PTSD and addiction, we develop a conceptual model and describe a skill set that has been operationalized in TARGET. Clinical vignettes with challenging cases are provided to illustrate the application of the TARGET model in individual and group psychotherapy of co-occurring PTSD and addiction.

Source: American Journal of Psychotherapy

DOI: 10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.2006.60.4.335

Authors: Julian D. Ford, Eileen Russo

Institutions: University of Connecticut, UConn Health

Language: English

Topic: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, National Institutes of Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Institute of Mental Health