As researchers have developed increasingly more effective interventions aimed at relieving trauma symptoms, trauma therapists have come to understand that the success of these approaches is highly contingent on personal factors. Whether affected by disaster or interpersonal violence, each survivor of psychological trauma has undergone a uniquely personal experience. Recovery from that trauma is also highly variable and deeply dependent upon an individual's distinctive history and cultural context. This volume examines several current clinical approaches to trauma-focused treatment. Rather than describe theoretical approaches in isolation, the editors have integrated these interventions into a broader clinical context, emphasizing the importance of understanding evidence-based interventions in relation to each client's unique presentation. This work is intended for all clinical mental health professionals who work with trauma survivors, particularly those who seek to broaden their understanding of the way various approaches interact to inform a holistic understanding of trauma treatment.

Foreword / Judith Lewis Herman with Terence M. Keane -- Introduction / Robert A. McMackin, Jason M. Fogler, Elana Newman, and Terence M. Keane -- Listening to what the trauma patient teaches us: a 35-year perspective / Jacob D. Lindy -- Integrating a diversity-informed approach into evidence-based practice -- Clinical assessment as a form of listening and intervention / Elana Newman, John Briere, and Namik Kirlic -- Differential pathways to resilience after loss and trauma / Anthony D. Mancini and George A. Bonanno -- An ecological view of recovery and resilience in trauma survivors: implications for clinical and community intervention / Mary R. Harvey, Pratyusha Tummala-Narra, and Barbara Hamm -- Adversity, Resilience, and thriving: a positive psychological perspective on research and practice / Nansook Park -- Promoting resilience through early intervention / Patricia J. Watson and Melissa J. Brymer -- The creation of meaning following trauma: meaning making and trajectories of distress and recovery / Michael F. Steger and Crystal L. Park -- The cultivation of hope in trauma-focused counseling / Sopie C. Yohani and Denise J. Larsen -- Shaken to the core: understanding and addressing the spiritual dimension of trauma / Katherine Kusner and Kenneth I. Pargament -- The cultural universality of narrative techniques in the creation of meaning / Hugo Kamya -- Promoting a positive quality of life posttrama / Meredith E. Charney and Brian P. Marx -- Posttraumatic stress disorder and substance use disorder comorbidity treatment: principles and practices in real-world settings / Lisa M. Najavits -- Treatment of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain / John D. Otis, Rachel D. Freed, and Terence M. Keane -- Treatment for co-occuring posttraumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury / Alexandra C. Kenna, Colleen Barber, Ann Rasmusson, Patricia Resick, William Milberg, and Regina McGlinchey -- Assessment and treatment of neuropsychological deficits in posttraumatic stress disorder / Helen Z. MacDonald, Molly R. Franz, and Jennifer J. Vasterling -- Acceptance and commitment therapy for trauma-related problems / Jessica L. Engle and Victoria Follette -- Moving from the laboratory to the real world: implementation science and effectiveness in practice settings / Shannon Wiltsey Stirman and Frank Castro.