Behavioral Family Therapy for Vietnam Combat Veterans with Post traumatic Stress Disorder
| Manual Title |
Behavioral Family Therapy for Vietnam Combat Veterans with Post traumatic Stress Disorder |
| Creator |
Shirley Glynn, Ph.D. |
| Reference |
Glynn, SM, Eth,S., et al. (1995). Behavioral family therapy
for Vietnam combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. Journal
of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, 4, 214-223. |
| Price |
n/a |
| Contact Information: |
Shirley Glynn, Ph.D.
Associate Research Psychologist,Department of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine
Clinical Research Psychologist,Greater LA VA Healthcare System
West Los Angeles VA Hospital
Mailing Code B-151J
11301 Wilshire Blvd
West Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: 310-268-3939
Email: sglynn@ucla.edu
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Program Overview:
Theoretical Orientation:
Glynnet al. adapted Falloon's behavioral family therapy (BFT) to
the diagnosis of PTSD.
Format:
17 1-hour sessions are provided to individual families (can be veteran
and any other adult family member) on a declining contact schedule
(13 weekly, 2 or 3 biweekly, and 2 monthly sessions)
Phases of Treatment:
- Orientation& assessment (3 sessions)
- Includes identification of goals, assessment of each partner (including
measures of relationship satisfaction and domestic violence), etc.
- Education(2 sessions)
- Legitimize disorder; develop realistic expectations, encourage family
to be advocates, etc.
- Communication training (3 sessions)
- Teaches skills in expressing feelings and listening
- Anger management (2 sessions)
- Expression of anger, de-escalating conflicts
- Problem-solving training
(6-8 sessions)
Research: Pilot data has been positive; no research
has examined this program when presented by itself.
Glynn et al(1999): - Role of BFT as adjunct to Exposure Therapy
- Method: Randomly assigned veterans with combat PTSD to one
of three groups:
- 18 sessions (2x/week) exposure therapy
- 18 sessions (2x/week) exposure therapy PLUS 16sessions BFT
- Wait list
- Results:
Exposure decreased positive symptoms of PTSD, but BFT added no benefits overexposure therapy alone for PTSD symptoms
Note: Above description reviewed and approved by Dr. Glynn, 12-12-02
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