A randomized trial of brief couple therapy for PTSD and relationship satisfaction.

Leslie A Morland Kayla C Knopp Chandra E KhalifianAlexandra MacdonaldKathleen M GrubbsMargaret-Anne MackintoshJulia J Becker-CretuFrederic J SautterBrian A BuzzellaElizabeth R WrapeLisa H GlassmanKatelyn WebsterMin Ji SohnShirley M GlynnRon AciernoCandice M Monson

Published in: Journal of consulting and clinical psychology (2022)

A briefer, more scalable version of CBCT showed sustained effectiveness relative to an active control for improving PTSD symptoms when delivered in-person or via telehealth. Both bCBCT and couples' psychoeducation improved psychosocial and relational outcomes. These results could have a major impact on PTSD treatment delivery within large systems of care where access to brief, evidence-based PTSD treatments incorporating family members are needed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Keyphrases

posttraumatic stress disorder
social support
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
depressive symptoms
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computed tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
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metabolic syndrome
physical activity
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
psychometric properties
replacement therapy