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Narrative Exposure Therapy: A Short-term Treatment for Traumatic Stress Disorders
New edition of the Narrative Exposure Therapy manual, an effective, short-term, culturally universal intervention for trauma victims - including the latest insights and new treatments for dissociation and social pain.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a successful and culturally universal intervention for the treatment of survivors of multiple and severe traumatic events, such as organized violence, torture, war, rape, and childhood abuse. Field tests in contexts of ongoing adversity and disaster areas, as well as controlled trials in various countries, have shown that three to six sessions can be sufficient to provide considerable relief.
The new edition of the clearly structured and easy-to-follow NET manual now includes the latest insights and new treatments for dissociation and social pain. The first part of the book describes the theoretical background. The second part shows how to use the NET approach step by step, with practical advice and tools, including how to deal with special issues (such as dealing with challenging moments, defense mechanisms for the therapist, and ethical issues). Appendices include an informed consent form, and checklists for the therapist.
Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) is a successful and culturally universal intervention for the treatment of survivors of multiple and severe traumatic events, such as organized violence, torture, war, rape, and childhood abuse. Field tests in contexts of ongoing adversity and disaster areas, as well as controlled trials in various countries, have shown that three to six sessions can be sufficient to provide considerable relief.
The new edition of the clearly structured and easy-to-follow NET manual now includes the latest insights and new treatments for dissociation and social pain. The first part of the book describes the theoretical background. The second part shows how to use the NET approach step by step, with practical advice and tools, including how to deal with special issues (such as dealing with challenging moments, defense mechanisms for the therapist, and ethical issues). Appendices include an informed consent form, and checklists for the therapist.
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110 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2005
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September 23, 2016
Being an English Lit. sort of person (and in search of a research topic for a class), I was intrigued by the idea of using narrative to help people suffering from PTSD integrate their traumas into their lives in a way that allows them to reduce their symptoms, even when their circumstances may continue to expose them to trauma in the present.
NET was designed for use by specially trained field workers in refugee camps and similar venues where professional therapists are in short supply, where language barriers may exist, and where long-term treatment is impossible due to the transient nature of the population. It's use has since been extended into a version for children (KidNET) and into the treatment of people suffering from prolonged or repeated trauma. It shows solid potential in treating PTSD, as evidenced by clinical studies.
NET also has a social justice component, in that the narratives created can be used, with the patient's consent, as testimony of human rights abuses. The authors posit that the chance to testify, to be part of an effort to end the sorts of abuses for which this treatment was originally created, can be empowering and healing for the survivors.
This manual explains the history of this approach (which is rather new) and the evidence for its efficacy, gives an overview of the effects of trauma on the brain and body, including contextual/social effects, and provides a basic, step-by-step explanation of the process, including caveats for the practitioner.
This is a textbook/training manual and it reads like one most of the time. Some of the examples given, especially the narratives/testimonies included at the end, are quite affecting.
NET is an exciting development and seems to have a lot of potential. At this point, there isn't enough longitudinal data to confirm its enduring effects, but given the environment for which it is designed, such studies would be difficult to conduct. As the system sees more use in the West and in non-refugee populations, it will be interesting to see how it holds up.
NET was designed for use by specially trained field workers in refugee camps and similar venues where professional therapists are in short supply, where language barriers may exist, and where long-term treatment is impossible due to the transient nature of the population. It's use has since been extended into a version for children (KidNET) and into the treatment of people suffering from prolonged or repeated trauma. It shows solid potential in treating PTSD, as evidenced by clinical studies.
NET also has a social justice component, in that the narratives created can be used, with the patient's consent, as testimony of human rights abuses. The authors posit that the chance to testify, to be part of an effort to end the sorts of abuses for which this treatment was originally created, can be empowering and healing for the survivors.
This manual explains the history of this approach (which is rather new) and the evidence for its efficacy, gives an overview of the effects of trauma on the brain and body, including contextual/social effects, and provides a basic, step-by-step explanation of the process, including caveats for the practitioner.
This is a textbook/training manual and it reads like one most of the time. Some of the examples given, especially the narratives/testimonies included at the end, are quite affecting.
NET is an exciting development and seems to have a lot of potential. At this point, there isn't enough longitudinal data to confirm its enduring effects, but given the environment for which it is designed, such studies would be difficult to conduct. As the system sees more use in the West and in non-refugee populations, it will be interesting to see how it holds up.
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April 30, 2025Foregoing star-ratings on clinical books from this point forward, I think.
Review: I plan to use this treatment. I think this modality is great by itself, but I'm excited to see how it might be utilized in conjuction with or as an extension of Cognitive Processing Therapy. The creation of the lifeline seems so powerful. Also, the political potential - creating testimony, bearing witness - while simultaneously facilitating healing is exciting and fascinating to me.
BTW, I read a 2011 copy with no idea that a new edition was coming out this month (talk about kismet). I plan on grabbing the new edition first chance I get.
Review: I plan to use this treatment. I think this modality is great by itself, but I'm excited to see how it might be utilized in conjuction with or as an extension of Cognitive Processing Therapy. The creation of the lifeline seems so powerful. Also, the political potential - creating testimony, bearing witness - while simultaneously facilitating healing is exciting and fascinating to me.
BTW, I read a 2011 copy with no idea that a new edition was coming out this month (talk about kismet). I plan on grabbing the new edition first chance I get.
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August 2, 2021good
October 7, 2021
A promising way for working with trauma without re-traumatizing clients.
November 10, 2025
Konkret og brukervennlig manual
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