Citation

Cahill SP, Zoellner LA, Feeny NC, Riggs DS. J. Consult. Clin. Psychol. 2004; 72(3): 543-548.

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(Copyright © 2004, American Psychological Association)

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Abstract

M. Cloitre, K. Koenen, L. R. Cohen, and H. Han (2002) presented results of a randomized trial that clearly demonstrate the safety and efficacy of a treatment program delivering skills training in affective and interpersonal regulation (STAIR) prior to conducting imaginal exposure (IE) to trauma memories for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to childhood abuse. In this comment the authors review the results presented by Cloitre et al. and specifically compare the impact of the STAIR and IE phases of the treatment on affect regulation and psychopathology measures. Evidence for adverse events associated with exposure therapy is reviewed. The authors emphasize that the present study should not be interpreted as evidence that pretreatment with STAIR is additively helpful or necessary prior to IE for PTSD associated with child abuse and that a between-groups comparison is necessary before such conclusions can be drawn. (Abstract Adapted from Source: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2004. Copyright © 2004 by the American Psychological Association)

Victim Adjustment
Emotional Adjustment
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Adult Survivor
Adult Treatment
Victim Treatment
Victim Adjustment
Child Abuse Effects
Child Abuse Treatment
Child Abuse Victim
Child Physical Abuse Effects
Child Physical Abuse Treatment
Child Physical Abuse Victim
Domestic Violence Effects
Domestic Violence Treatment
Domestic Violence Victim
Long-Term Effects
Childhood Experience
Childhood Victimization
Adult Adjustment
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