Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
Volume 13, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 322-331

The Effectiveness of Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD With Refugees in a Community Setting (Article)

Schulz P.M. , Resick P.A.* , Huber L.C. , Griffin M.G.
  • a War Trauma Recovery Project, Inc., University of Missouri, St. Louis, United States
  • b National Center for PTSD, Boston Healthcare System, Boston University, VA, United States
  • c War Trauma Recovery Project, Inc
  • d University of Missouri, St. Louis, United States

Abstract

Opinions vary on the generalizability of empirically supported treatments to diverse populations in naturalistic settings and on the relative merits of delivering treatments through interpreters. The authors present statistical analyses of outcome data from a community mental health program that served foreign-born refugees resettled in the U.S. The program used a manualized, empirically supported treatment, Cognitive Processing Therapy, to address symptoms of PTSD in this population. Participants received psychological treatment in native languages either with a therapist who spoke their language or with a therapist who used an interpreter. Results demonstrated that treatment of PTSD was highly effective whether delivered directly or through an interpreter. © 2006.

Author Keywords

[No Keywords available]

Index Keywords

male controlled study statistical analysis female major clinical study priority journal Aged refugee mental health service cognitive therapy language Article interpreter service community United States human adult posttraumatic stress disorder
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-33749448153&doi=10.1016%2fj.cbpra.2006.04.011&partnerID=40&md5=baa8397b22a161b3276dce43bb77c057
DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2006.04.011
ISSN: 10777229
Cited by: 74
Original Language: English