Cognitive Processing Therapy for Rape Victims: A Treatment Manual

by Patricia A. Resick, Monica K. Schnicke, Monica Schnicke

Book Overview

Sexual assault is a traumatic event from which many survivors never fully recover. They may develop a range of disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, poor self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties and sexual dysfunction. This volume provides insight into the effects of rape and explores a treatment approach that assists in the healing process.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803949022
• ISBN13: 9780803949027
• Release Date: June 1993
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Cognitive Processing Therapy now being used to treat PTSD

While Cognitive Processing Therapy was originally developed for rape victims it is now being adapted to use to treat military servicemen and women with PTSD. Patricia Resick is now working with the VA and a recent study "Cognitive Processing for Veterans with Military Related PTSD" indicates that this model is effective. The majority of current research recommends exposure therapy for the treatment of military related PTSD. However, this form of therapy has a high drop-out rate because it requires the patient to "relive" their trauma. Cognitive Processing Therapy offers an alternative model that includes education and stress reduction techniques and can be as effective but less traumatic for the patient. Over time it could replace the exposure therapy model as the preferred treatment.