Treating PTSD in First Responders: A Guide for Serving Those Who Serve

This book provides an overview of theoretical and empirical frameworks for understanding posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders and outlines practical and evidence-based approaches to assess and treat PTSD in these populations. Copyright 2022.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Review the current models of PTSD.
• Apply PTSD models to first responders.
• Discuss how to assess and treat first responders with PTSD.
• Consider the strategies and challenges in treating first responders with PTSD.
• Describe the special considerations in addressing organizational stressors and forensic issues when treating first responders.