Main description:

TIMBER psychotherapy is a novel, translational and biomarker informed, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy approach that addresses some of the current treatment gaps for PTSD, depression and traumatic psychosis. This treatment manual offers practitioners and patients alike a step-by-step guide to TIMBER (acronym for Trauma Interventions using Mindfulness Based Extinction and Reconsolidation of memories) psychotherapy, and has been divided into four parts: Understanding Complex Trauma and Traumatic Psychosis; Methodology and Application; Training Professionals; and Policy Implications & Future Research Directions. In addition to a strong rationale and evidence base for the TIMBER approach, the book also provides case examples accompanied by videos (available separately). Its special features include reproducible client handouts, assessment tools, and a list of resources for training to use TIMBER.

Contents:

Part-I: Understanding Complex Trauma and Traumatic Psychosis: Complex traumatic memories and spectrum of their manifestation.- Traumatic experiences and memories.- TIMBER as a novel psychotherapy for PTSD, traumatic psychosis and related conditions.- Part-II: Methodology and Applications of TIMBER: Notes on the Assessment Tools used in TIMBER.- The Nuts and Bolts of TIMBER Psychotherapy & Case Based Illustrations,.- Part-III: Training the Professionals, Policy Implications, Directions for Future Research and Concluding Statements: Cultural considerations in application of TIMBER.- Therapist training on TIMBER and policy implications.- Adapting TIMBER to clients in specific settings.- Concluding Remarks & Resources.