Trauma-Focused, Present-Centered, Emotional Self-Regulation Approach to Integrated Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress and Addiction: Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education and Therapy (TARGET)

• NCJ Number: 255575
• Journal: American Journal of Psychotherapy Volume: 460 Issue: 4 Dated: 2006 Pages: 335-355
• Author(s): Julian D. Ford; Eileen Russo
• Date Published: 2006
• Length: 21 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Research (Applied/Empirical); Report (Study/Research); Program/Project Evaluation; Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This article presents the rationale and procedures for a trauma-focused, present-centered, emotion self-regulation model for concurrent treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance addiction called Trauma Adaptive Recovery Group Education and Therapy (TARGET).

Abstract

Based on a review of the clinical and research literatures relevant to models of psychotherapy for co-occurring PTSD and substance addiction, the authors present a conceptual model and describe a skill set that has been operationalized in TARGET. Clinical vignettes with challenging cases are provided to illustrate the application of the TARGET model in individual and group psychotherapy of co-occurring PTSD and substance addiction. (publisher abstract modified)