Recommended Reading

Books for the Clinician's bookshelf

Below is a list of books that we believe would be of benefit to any mental health care provider working with traumatized patients. Also be sure to see Clinical Practice Guidelines that have been established for the treatment of PTSD and trauma related problems. The list begins with books covering general trauma and then recommends some selections under a variety of special topics such as disasters, neuropsychology, and physical health.

General Trauma and PTSD

Bryant, R. A., & Harvey, A. G. (2000). Acute stress disorder: A handbook of theory, assessment, and treatment. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Foa, E. B., Keane, T. M., & Friedman, M.J. (2000). Effective treatments for PTSD: Practice guidelines from the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. New York: Guilford Press.

Follette, V. M., & Ruzek, J. I. (Eds.). (2006). Cognitive-behavioral therapies for trauma (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.

Friedman, M. J. (2006). Post-traumatic and acute stress disorders: The latest assessment and treatment strategies. Kansas City, MO: Compact Clinicals.

Friedman, M. J., Keane, T. M., & Resick, P.A. (2007). Handbook of PTSD science and practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Herman, J. L. (1992). Trauma and recovery: The aftermath of violence--from domestic abuse to political terror. New York: Basic Books.

Litz, B. T. (2004). Early intervention for trauma and traumatic loss. New York: Guilford Press.

Shapiro, F. (2001). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures. New York: Guilford Press.

Special Topics

Disasters/Terrorism/Emergency

Ritchie, E. C., Watson, P. J., & Friedman, M.J. (Eds.). (2005). Interventions following mass violence and disasters: Strategies for mental health practice. New York: Guilford Press.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Blanchard, E. B., & and Hickling, E. J. (2004). After the crash: psychological assessment and treatment of survivors of motor vehicle accidents. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

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Neuropsychology

Vasterling, J. J., & Brewin, C. R. (2005). Neuropsychology of PTSD: Biological, cognitive, and clinical perspectives. New York: Guilford Press.

Physical Health

Schnurr, P. P., & Green, B. L. (2004). Trauma and health: Physical health consequences of exposure to extreme stress. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Rape

Foa, E. B., & Rothbaum, B. O. (1998). Treating the trauma of rape: Cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD. New York: Guilford Press.

Resick, P. A., & Schnicke,  M.  K. (1993). Cognitive processing therapy for rape victims: A treatment manual. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Children/Family

Briere, J. N. (1992). Child abuse trauma: Theory and treatment of the lasting effects. Newbury Park, CA: Sage.

Cloitre, M., Cohen, L. R., & Koenen, K. C. (2006).  Treating survivors of childhood abuse: Psychotherapy for the interrupted life. New York: Guilford Press.

Cohen, J. A., Mannarino, A. P., & Deblinger, E. (2006). Treating trauma and traumatic grief in children and adolescents. New York: Guilford Press.

Goldman, L. (2005). Raising our children to be resilient: A guide to helping children cope with trauma in today's world.  New York: Brunner-Routledge.

Kendall-Tackett, K. A. (2004). Health consequences of abuse in the family: A clinical guide for evidence-based practice. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

La Greca, A. M., Silverman, W. K., Vernberg, E. M, & Roberts, M. C. (2002). Helping children cope with disasters and terrorism. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Osofsky, J. D. (2004). Young children and trauma: Intervention and treatment. New York: Guilford Press.

Saxe, G. N., Ellis, B. H., & Kaplow, J, B. (2006). Collaborative treatment of traumatized children and teens: The trauma systems therapy approach. New York: Guilford Press.

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