Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (DSM-5 Update) (2nd Edition)

By John N. Briere & Catherine Scott

Principles of Trauma Therapy: A Guide to Symptoms, Evaluation, and Treatment (DSM-5 Update) is a leading clinical guide for understanding trauma-related symptoms and delivering evidence-informed, phased trauma treatment. Written for real-world practice, it integrates trauma theory with structured assessment and practical intervention strategies aligned with DSM-5 trauma-related diagnoses.

Widely used in counseling, psychology, social work, and clinical training programs, this second edition (DSM-5 Update) offers clear frameworks for case formulation, evaluating symptom presentations, and selecting interventions across stabilization, processing, and integration phases.

What This Book Does

This book helps clinicians identify core trauma symptom patterns, conduct trauma-informed assessment, and build effective treatment plans. It provides step-by-step guidance for engaging clients, managing dysregulation, addressing traumatic memory and meaning, and supporting long-term recovery.

Key Features of the DSM-5 Update

• DSM-5-aligned discussion of trauma-related symptom presentations and diagnoses
• Practical guidance for trauma assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning
• Phase-based treatment approach (stabilization, processing, integration)
• Evidence-informed interventions for emotion regulation, dissociation, and avoidance
• Clinical examples and therapist tools for real-world implementation

Who Should Use This Book?

• Trauma therapists, counselors, and clinical psychologists
• Social workers and mental health practitioners
• Graduate students in counseling, psychology, and social work
• Clinicians working with PTSD, complex trauma, and dissociation
• Training programs and clinical supervision settings

Why It’s Essential

• Highly practical, clinician-focused guide to trauma evaluation and treatment
• Bridges trauma science and psychotherapy implementation
• Supports structured decision-making with symptom-driven treatment planning
• Widely adopted in trauma-informed clinical education and practice

A trusted clinical guide for trauma symptoms, assessment, and treatment planning.
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Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781483351247
• Edition: 2nd (DSM-5 Update)
• Authors: John N. Briere; Catherine Scott
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Format: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Availability: In Stock
• Price: $59.99 (Free Shipping)

Table of Contents (Highlights)

• Foundations of Psychological Trauma
• Trauma-Related Symptoms and Adaptations
• Trauma Assessment and Clinical Evaluation
• Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
• Stabilization and Emotion Regulation Skills
• Trauma Processing and Meaning-Making
• Dissociation, Avoidance, and Clinical Challenges
• Integration, Recovery, and Relapse Prevention

FAQs

• Is this aligned with DSM-5? Yes — this is the DSM-5 Update edition.
• Is it suitable for clinicians? Yes — it is written for practical clinical use and treatment planning.
• Is it appropriate for students? Yes — widely used in graduate counseling, psychology, and social work programs.