The Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) and Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (COPPS), on behalf of guidelines task force/APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology), seek member and public comments on the Proposed Guidelines for the Treatment of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorders in Adults.
These guidelines are intended to advance professional practice in the treatment considerations for persons with complex posttraumatic stress disorders (CPTSD) and other serious mental health problems attributable to complex (emotional, sexual, relational, and developmental) trauma histories, including dissociation.
We welcome your input, suggestions and commentary on the guidelines and key issues in this important area of professional practice. See Comment Form Instructions (PDF, 160KB)opens in new window for more details on specific areas for input. Overarching comments are also welcome.
Comments received will be shared with the Task Force for further review and revision.
Deadline for comments (60 day public comment period): February 28, 2022.