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" (p.1) Cognitive therapy or restructuring is "one of the best validated PTSD treatments, designed to help the patient review and challenge distressing trauma-related beliefs." (Foa, Keane and Friedman, 2000; Yerkes and Holloway, 1996 in: Ruzek, et al., 2011, p.1) it is reported that cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy (CBCT) for PTSD related in the work of Monson & Friedman, in press) is the "only disorder specific BCT designed to ameliorate all of the symptoms of PTSD and to enhance relationship functioning concurrently. The specific treatment consists of conflict management strategies to enhance safety, behavioral interventions to decrease avoidance and improve dyadic communication and dyadic cognitive interventions to address maladaptive thinking patterns that maintain both PTSC symptoms and relationship distress." (in: Monson, Taft, and Fredman, 2009)
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