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Meta‐Analysis of Trauma‐Focused Therapies for Treating the Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Journal of Counseling & Development
  • A. Stephen Lenz, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
  • Abdulkadir Haktanir, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
  • Karisse A. Callender, Marquette University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2017
Publisher
American Counseling Association
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Abstract

This meta-analysis of 46 between-groups studies published between 1997 and 2015 detected treatment effects ranging from large to small when comparing trauma-focused therapies with no treatment (g = −1.05), supportive interventions (g = −0.91), other interventions (g = −0.57), and non-trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapies (g = −0.08) for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The independent random-effects models detected modest publication bias and a negligible influence of moderating variables on treatment outcomes. Considerations for counselors who treat PTSD and suggestions for researchers are provided.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Counseling & Development, Vol. 95, No. 3 (July 2017): 339-353. DOI. © 2017 American Counseling Association. Used with permission.

Karisse Callender was affiliated with Texas A&M University at the time of publication.

Citation Information
A. Stephen Lenz, Abdulkadir Haktanir and Karisse A. Callender. "Meta‐Analysis of Trauma‐Focused Therapies for Treating the Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" Journal of Counseling & Development (2017) ISSN: 0748-9633
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/karisse-callender/7/