Developmental Couple Therapy for Complex Trauma

Developmental Couple Therapy for Complex Trauma provides therapists with comprehensive and practical guidance for integrating DCTCT into their work with traumatized couples. The book includes an evidence-based framework which emphasizes the importance of containing conflict and helps clients to build emotional regulation and mentalizing skills. The framework is an invaluable asset to all clinicians working with couples dealing with the ravaging impacts of complex trauma.

Key Features

• Guides through the four key stages of DCTCT: Psychoeducation, Building Capacity, Dyadic Processing, and Consolidation.
• Includes accompanying activities and narratives to engage traumatized couples.
• Features a variety of case transcripts to illustrate the approach.
• Offers insights from real-world scenarios based on extensive clinical experience.
• Provides worksheets that can be used as part of the therapeutic process.
• Includes systematic analyses of the therapeutic process from the therapist’s point of view.
• Offers comprehensive recommendations for further reading to develop expertise in any area of DCTCT.

Additional Information

Never losing sight of the fact that the therapist plays an essential role as a coach and mentor for those undertaking couple therapy, this manual is a valuable tool for any clinician working to engage traumatized couples and equip them with the skills they need to develop and maintain a strong and vibrant couple relationship.