Foreword
Charles W. Hoge
Acknowledgments
Introduction

Overview of PTSD and Trauma-Focused Interventions

Development and Efficacy Findings of Written Exposure Therapy

Assessing PTSD Before Beginning Written Exposure Therapy

Delivery of Written Exposure Therapy and Special Considerations

Frequently Asked Questions About Delivering Written Exposure Therapy

Case Illustrations

Appendix. Written Exposure Therapy Script
References
Index
About the Authors

About the Author

Denise M. Sloan, PhD, is Associate Director in the Behavioral Science Division at the National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System and Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. Her research expertise is in psychosocial treatments for PTSD and emotion in psychopathology. Dr. Sloan currently serves as Editor for the journal Behavior Therapy and is a consulting editor for several scientific journals. She received the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Award for Distinguished Educator in Clinical Psychology in 2017 and the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies: Distinguished Mentor Award in 2015. Denise lives in Sharon, MA. Visit https://profiles.bu.edu/Denise.Sloan.

Brian P. Marx, PhD, is Deputy Director of the Behavioral Science Division, National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System and Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine. His research interests include the assessment and treatment of PTSD, identifying risk factors for posttraumatic difficulties, and suicide risk detection and prevention among veterans. He serves on the editorial board of several scientific journals. Brian received the APA Division 56 Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology in 2017. He also coauthored Making Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Work, Third Edition. Brian lives in Sharon, MA. Visit https://profiles.bu.edu/Brian.Marx.

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