Multiplex CBT for Traumatized Multicultural Populations
Treating PTSD and Related Disorders

A practical and accessible manual providing a culturally sensitive approach to the treatment of PTSD and trauma more generally.

Devon E. Hinton (Author)

9781009073394, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 June 2022

226 pages
23.3 x 15.5 x 1.2 cm, 0.38 kg

'This book distills Devon E. Hinton's excellent research on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for PTSD into a hands-on approach designed specifically for clinicians working with refugees and minoritized ethnoracial groups. The material also covers clear explanations about the role in PTSD of emotion regulation, negative affect, traumatic associations and triggers, and catastrophic cognitions. Specific examples based on the author's first-hand experience with various cultural groups provide useful suggestions for every CBT step. A helpful balance between psychological and somatic approaches is maintained throughout, grounding usual CBT techniques in step-by-step instructions for mindfulness, visualization, and relaxation exercises. Based on findings from multiple treatment trials with diverse cultural communities, this book is a necessary adjunct for any therapist caring for people living with PTSD.' Roberto Lewis-Fernandez, M.D., Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Columbia University; Director, New York State Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence and the Hispanic Treatment Program

With trauma-related disorder representing a major public health issue, and considering the increasingly diverse populations being treated for trauma, there is a great need for appropriate treatments. This manual provides detailed guidance for delivering culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders. Offering a unique approach that emphasises the somatic and sensorial aspects of experiencing and emotion regulation, this book is also appropriate for diverse populations with a varied range of education levels. This treatment is proven to be well received and effective for a wide range of groups, including Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees, Spanish-speaking populations, Afghan, Egyptian, Syrian, and Turkish populations, and even South African tribal groups. Written in a clear and accessible way to allow the treatment to be understood and utilised by a wide-range of mental health practitioners, students, and trainees working with multicultural populations, refugees and immigrants.

Introduction
Session 1: Education about Trauma-Related Disorder and Introduction of Emotion Regulation Techniques
Session 2: Applied Stretching and the Toe-to-Head Muscle Relaxation with Visualization
Session 3: Review of the Toe-to-Head Muscle Relaxation with Visualization and the Introduction of the Anxiety Protocol
Session 4: Education about Trauma and Introduction of the Trauma-Recall Protocol
Session 5: Education about Trauma-Related Disorder, Modification of Catastrophic Cognitions, and Teaching Emotional Distancing
Session 6: Interoceptive Exposure with Re-association I: Head Rotation
Session 7: Interoceptive Exposure with Re-association II: Hyperventilation
Session 8: Education about Breathing and Its Use for Relaxation
Session 9: Sleep Disturbance
Session 10: Worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Session 11: Anger and Anger Protocol
Session 12: Somatic Complaints I and Review
Session 13: Somatic Complaints II and Review
Session 14: Cultural Syndromes and Final Review
Appendix A: Stretching Handout
Appendix B: Toe-to-Head Relaxation with Visualization
Appendix C: Anxiety Protocol
Appendix D: Trauma-Recall Protocol
Appendix E: Anger Protocol
Appendix F: Worry Questionnaire
Appendix G: 'Thinking a Lot' Questionnaire
Index.

Subject Areas: Therapy & therapeutics [MMZ], Trauma & shock [MMKB], Clinical psychology [MMJ], Psychiatry [MMH], Mental health services [MBPK], Personal & public health [MBNH], Refugees & political asylum [JFFD]