Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Interpersonal Trauma: STAIR Narrative Therapy (Second Edition)

This extensively revised and updated second edition of the highly acclaimed STAIR Narrative Therapy offers a powerful and evidence-based approach to treating adult survivors of chronic childhood abuse and interpersonal trauma. Combining the strengths of narrative therapy with practical skills training, STAIR provides a roadmap for healing and growth.

Key Features:

• 50% new content: Reflects the authors' latest clinical insights and research findings, ensuring the therapy's effectiveness in contemporary contexts.
• Trauma-informed framework: Prioritizes safety and collaboration, fostering a supportive therapeutic environment.
• Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR): Equips clients with essential tools to manage emotions, improve communication, and build healthy relationships.
• Breaking the hold of traumatic memories: Helps clients re-author their narratives, reducing the power of the past and embracing a more hopeful future.
• Comprehensive and flexible: Adaptable to individual needs and clinical contexts, including diverse cultural backgrounds and trauma experiences.

Who will benefit:

• Therapists, counselors, and social workers specializing in trauma treatment
• Mental health professionals seeking a comprehensive and effective approach for adult survivors
• Clinicians working with complex trauma, PTSD, and dissociation
• Survivors of childhood abuse and interpersonal trauma seeking self-empowerment and healing