Main description:

Infused with clinical wisdom, this book describes a supportive group treatment approach for survivors just beginning to come to terms with the impact of interpersonal trauma. Focusing on establishing safety, stability, and self-care, the Trauma Information Group (TIG) is a Stage 1 approach within Judith Herman's influential stage model of treatment. Vivid sample transcripts illustrate ways to help group participants deepen their understanding of trauma, build new coping skills, and develop increased compassion for themselves and for one another. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the volume provides everything needed to implement the TIG, including session-by-session guidelines and extensive reproducible handouts and worksheets. Purchasers get access to a companion website where they can download and print the reproducible materials from the book, as well as an online-only set of handouts and worksheets in Spanish.

See also The Trauma Recovery Group, by Michaela Mendelsohn, Judith Lewis Herman, et al., which presents a Stage 2 treatment approach for clients who are ready to work on processing and integrating traumatic memories.

Contents:

1. Group Treatment for Interpersonal Violence
2. Overview of the Trauma Information Group
3. Description of the Structure and Content of Sessions 1and 2
4. Description of the Structure and Content of Sessions 3-10
5. Group Process and Group Leadership
6. Adaptations of the TIG
Appendix A. Schedule for the Trauma Information Group
Appendix B. Guidelines for the Trauma Information Group
Appendix C. Trauma Information GroupHandouts andWorksheets