Resources for Clinicians

Related to the Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults
Clinician and patient

Treatment Manuals

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Resick, P. A., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2016). Cognitive processing therapy for PTSD: A comprehensive manualopens in new window. Guilford Press.

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Resick, P. A., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2008). Cognitive processing therapy Veteran/military version: Therapist’s  manualopens in new window (PDF, 1MB). Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Resick, P. A., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2014). Cognitive processing therapy: Veteran/military version: Therapist and patient materials manualopens in new window (PDF, 1.7MB). U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Prolonged Exposure

Foa, E. B., Hembree, E. A., & Rothbaum, B. O. (2019). Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD: Emotional processing of traumatic experiences, therapist guideopens in new window (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Narrative Exposure Therapy

Schauer, M., Neuner, F., & Elbert T. (2012). Narrative Exposure Therapy: A short term treatment for traumatic stress disordersopens in new window (2nd ed.). Hogrefe Publishing 

Reference Book

Ulrich, S., & Cloitre, M. (Eds.) (2015). Evidence Based Treatments for Trauma-Related Psychological Disorders: A Practical Guide for Cliniciansopens in new window. Springer.

Training and Continuing Education

Webinars

Prolonged Exposure Therapy with Veterans opens in new window

This 2015 webinar sponsored by APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) features presenters Erin Smith, PhD, and Katherine Porter, PhD.

Psychopharmacological Treatment of Traumatization in Adults

Featuring presenters Nancy Bernardy, PhD, and Matthew Friedman, MD, PhD, this Division 56 webinar was recorded in March 2016.

Cognitive Processing Therapy: What is Next?

Recorded in May 2016, this webinar is presented by Patricia A. Resick, PhD.

Narrative Exposure Therapy

This Division 56 webinar from November 2016 features presenter Dr. Frank Neuner. 

EMDR: The Past is Present

Presented by Francine Shapiro, PhD, this webinar from February 2014 was hosted by The Psychology Webinar Group.
Member exclusive

Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD

Recorded in December 2017, Lynn Bufka, PhD, presents an overview of the development process for the Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD and summarizes the guideline recommendations.
Online Courses

Retraining the Brain: Applied Neuroscience in Exposure Therapy for PTSD opens in new window

Sheila A.M. Rauch, PhD, ABPP expands on the book of the same title that she coauthored with Carmen McLean, PhD, to provide a bridge for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) clinicians between neuroscience research on PTSD and the PTSD clinic patients see on a day-to-day basis.

Complex Topics Regarding Complex Trauma

This program addresses vexing issues when treating adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD).

Cognitive Processing Therapy: CPTWeb opens in new window

A web-based learning course for Cognitive Processing Therapy hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center.

Cognitive Processing Therapy Course opens in new window

An overview of CPT, including the research support and information about delivering the treatment, produced by the VA.

Prolonged Exposure: PEWeb opens in new window

This training program is hosted by the Medical University of South Carolina's National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center.
Other Training
Training Provider

EMDR International Association

Provides training, workshops and webinars in the United States to licensed mental health professionals.
Training Provider

Trauma Recovery: EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs

This U.S.-based organization provides low-cost and pro bono trainings for non-profit organizations and treatment.
Training Provider

University of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety

Provides intensive training to licensed professionals on prolonged exposure.

Case Examples

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Jill, a 32-year-old Afghanistan War veteran

How Jill's therapist used a cognitive worksheet as a starting point for engaging in Socratic dialogue.
Prolonged Exposure

Terry, a 42-year-old earthquake survivor

Through the use of repeated imaginal exposures, Terry began to feel more conformable with discussing the trauma. This case example includes an excerpt from an in-session imaginal exposure.
Narrative Exposure Therapy

Eric, a 24-year-old Rwandan refugee living in Uganda (PDF) opens in new window

This document from the Common Language for Psychotherapy (CLP) Procedures summarizes NET and includes a case example.

Books and Videos

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Divisions of APA

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Division 12

Society of Clinical Psychology

Division 12's site provides additional information including a description of posttraumatic stress disorder and a number of psychological treatments.
Division 56

Trauma Psychology

Division 56 offers useful information on theory and practice, policy, research, and teaching and training. Publications and webinars pertaining to trauma psychology are also available.

VA National Center for PTSD

The National Center for PTSD has many resources relevant to professionals and individuals with PTSD and their families. Explore the site for links to training, publications and many other resources.

VA National Centeropens in new window

For Patients and Families

For Patients & Families

Post-traumatic stress disorder affects patients and families alike. In our Patients and Families section you will find resources to help you understand what PTSD is, its causes and effects, and how to find effective treatment.

Patient and Family Resources

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Last updated: April 2025Date created: 2017