An Uncontrolled Trial of a Present-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Objective The efficacy of a present‐focused version of cognitive‐behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (CBCT for PTSD) was examined in a community sample. Method Seven couples completed pretreatment assessments, including measures of clinician‐, self‐ and partner‐rated PTSD s...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of clinical psychology 2015-04, Vol.71 (4), p.302-312
Main Authors: Pukay-Martin, Nicole D., Torbit, Lindsey, Landy, Meredith S. H., Wanklyn, Sonya G., Shnaider, Philippe, Lane, Jeanine E. M., Monson, Candice M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Behavior modification
Cognitive therapy
Cognitive Therapy - methods
cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy
couple therapy
Couples Therapy - methods
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
intervention for PTSD
Male
Middle Aged
Pilot Projects
Post traumatic stress disorder
posttraumatic stress disorder
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Psychiatry
Self Report
Severity of Illness Index
Spouses - psychology
Spouses - statistics & numerical data
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - diagnosis
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - psychology
Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic - therapy
Trauma care
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Objective The efficacy of a present‐focused version of cognitive‐behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (CBCT for PTSD) was examined in a community sample. Method Seven couples completed pretreatment assessments, including measures of clinician‐, self‐ and partner‐rated PTSD symptoms and relationship satisfaction. Six couples completed present‐focused CBCT for PTSD and all posttreatment assessments. A seventh couple terminated their relationship prior to completing treatment; therefore, they completed posttreatment symptom measures, but not ratings of relationship satisfaction. Results Results revealed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms that were associated with medium‐to‐large effect sizes. Medium effect sizes for changes in relationship satisfaction were found, though were only significant for partners. Conclusion Results from this pilot study suggest that present‐focused CBCT for PTSD may be a promising alternative for individuals who are unwilling to engage in a trauma‐focused treatment.
ISSN:0021-9762
1097-4679
DOI:10.1002/jclp.22166