Training Community Therapists to Deliver Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Aftermath of Disaster

• 2010

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• Jessica Hamblen; Fran Norris; Laura Gibson; Linda Lee
PMID: 20828088

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This article examines the effectiveness of training community therapists in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postdisaster Distress (CBT-PD) following Hurricane Katrina. The study involved 104 therapists who attended a two-day training with ongoing case consultation. Pre- and post-training assessments significantly improved therapists' understanding, confidence, and retention of CBT-PD elements. Both therapists and clients reported positive outcomes, indicating successful delivery of critical session elements. The research highlights the feasibility of implementing CBT-PD in real-world settings and training non-expert trauma therapists efficiently, which is crucial for providing trauma services in emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Behavioral Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Community Mental Health Services; Disaster Planning; Disasters; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic; Workforce

Institutions: PTSD: National Center for PTSD

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