Citations

CBCT for PTSD- Specific Articles

  1. Morland, L. A., Knopp, K. C., Khalifian, C. E., Macdonald, A., Grubbs, K. M., Mackintosh, M. -A., Becker-Cretu, J. J., Sautter, F. J., Buzzella, B. A., Wrape, E. R., Glassman, L. H., Webster, K., Sohn, M. J., Glynn, S. M., Acierno, R., & Monson, C. M. (2022). A randomized trial of brief couple therapy for PTSD and relationship satisfaction. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 90(5), 392-404. https://doi.org/10.1037/ccp0000731
  2. Davis, L. W., Luedtke, B. L., Monson, C. M., Siegel, A., Daggy, J. K., Yang, Z., Bair, M. J., Brustuen, B., & Ertle, M. (2021). Testing adaptations of Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD: A randomized controlled pilot study with veterans. Couple and Family Psychology: Research and Practice, 10(2), 71-86. https://doi.org/10.1037/cfp0000148
  3. Fitzpatrick, S., Wagner, A. C., Crenshaw, A. O., Varma, S., Whitfield, K. M., Valela, R., Di Bartolomeo, A. A., Fulham, L., Martin-Newnham, C., Mensah, D. H., Collins, A., Landy, M. S. H., Morland, L., Doss, B. D., & Monson, C. M. (2021). Initial outcomes of couple HOPES: A guided online couple intervention for PTSD and relationship enhancement. Internet Interventions, 25, 100423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.invent.2021.100423
  4. Fredman, S. J., Le, Y., Macdonald, A., Monson, C. M., Rhoades, G. K., Dondanville, K. A., Blount, T. H., Hall-Clark, B. N., Fina, B. A., Mintz, J., Litz, B. T., Young-McCaughan, S., Jenkins, A. I. C., Yarvis, J. S., Keane, T. M., & Peterson, A. L. for the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (2021). A closer examination of relational outcomes from a pilot study of abbreviated, intensive, multi-couple group cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD with military dyads. Family Process, 60(3), 712-726. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12654
  5. Macdonald, A., Fredman, S. J., Taylor, D. J., Pruiksma, K. E., Blount, T. H., Hall-Clark, B. N., Fina, B. A., Dondanville, K. A., Mintz, J., Litz, B. T., Young-McCaughan, S., Le, Y., Jenkins, A. I. C., Monson, C. M., Yarvis, J. S., Keane, T. M., & Peterson, A. L. for the Consortium to Alleviate PTSD (2021). Secondary individual outcomes following multicouple group therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: An uncontrolled pilot study with military dyads. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35(1), 321-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22729
  6. Monson, C. M., Fitzpatrick, S., Wagner, A. C., Valela, R., Whitfield, K. M., Varma, S., Landy, M. S. H., Di Bartolomeo, A., Crenshaw, A. O., Fulham, L., Morland, L., Knopp, K., Proctor, D. W., Toller, A., Webster, K., & Doss, B. D. (2021). The development of Couple HOPES: A guided online intervention for PTSD and relationship enhancement. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 12(1), 1917879. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2021.1917879
  7. Pukay-Martin, N. D., Fredman, S. J., Martin, C. E., Le, Y., Haney, A., Sullivan, C., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2021). Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a U.S. Veterans Affairs PTSD clinic. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 35(2), 644-658. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22781
  8. Wagner, A. C., Liebman, R. E., Mithoefer, A. T., Mithoefer, M. C., & Monson, C. M. (2021). Relational and growth outcomes following couples therapy with MDMA for PTSD. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 702838. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.702838
  9. Liebman, R. E., Whitfield, K. M., Sijercic, I., Ennis, N., & Monson, C. M. (2020). Harnessing the healing power of relationships in trauma recovery: A systematic review of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry, 7(3), 203-220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40501-020-00211-1
  10. Monson, C. M., Wagner, A. C., Mithoefer, A. T., Liebman, R. E., Feduccia, A. A., Jerome, L. I., Yazar-Klosinski, B., Emerson, A., Doblin, R., & Mithoefer, M. C. (2020). MDMA-facilitated cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: An uncontrolled trial. European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 11(1), 1840123. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008198.2020.1840123
  11. Wagner, A. C., Mithoefer, M. C., Mithoefer, A. T., & Monson, C. M. (2019). Combining cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD with 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA): A case example. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 51(2), 166-173. https://doi.org/10.1080/02791072.2019.1589028
  12. Shnaider, P., Sijercic, I., Wanklyn, S. G., Suvak, M. K., & Monson, C. M. (2017). The role of social support in cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder. Behavior Therapy, 48(3), 285-294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2016.05.003
  13. Blount, T., Peterson, A. L., & Monson, C. M. (2016). A case study of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for combat-related PTSD in a same-sex military couple. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 24(3), 319-328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2016.05.004
  14. Wagner, A. C., Torbit, L., Jenzer, T., Landy, M. S. H., Pukay-Martin, N. D., Macdonald, A., Fredman, S. J., & Monson, C. M. (2016). The role of posttraumatic growth in a randomized controlled trial of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 29(4), 379-383. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.22122
  15. Shnaider, P., Pukay-Martin, N. D., Fredman, S. J., Macdonald, A., & Monson, C. M. (2014). Effects of cognitive–behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD on partners’ psychological functioning. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27(2), 129-136. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.21893
  16. Schumm, J. A., Fredman, S. J., Monson, C. M., & Chard, K. M. (2013). Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD: Initial findings for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom male combat Veterans and their partners. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(4), 277-287. https://doi.org/10.1080/01926187.2012.701592
  17. Brown-Bowers, A., Fredman, S. J., Wanklyn, S. G., & Monson, C. M. (2012). Cognitive‐behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: Application to a couple’s shared traumatic experience. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(5), 536-547. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.21850
  18. Monson, C. M., Fredman, S. J., Macdonald, A., Pukay-Martin, N. D., Resick, P. A., & Schnurr, P. P. (2012). Effect of cognitive-behavioral couple therapy for PTSD: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Medical Association, 308(7), 700-709. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.9307
  19. Fredman, S. J., Monson, C. M., & Adair, K. C. (2011). Implementing cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD with the newest generation of veterans and their partners. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 18(1), 120-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpra.2009.06.007
  20. Monson, C. M, Fredman, S. J., Adair, K. C., Stevens, S. P., Resick, P. A., Schnurr, P. P., MacDonald, H. Z., & Macdonald, A. (2011). Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD: Pilot results from a community sample. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 24(1), 97-101. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20604
  21. Monson, C. M., Fredman, S. J., & Dekel, R. (2010). Posttraumatic stress disorder in an interpersonal context. In J. Gayle Beck (Ed.), Interpersonal processes in the anxiety disorders: Implications for understanding psychopathology and treatment (pp. 179-208). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/12084-007
  22. Monson, C. M., Fredman, S. J., & Adair, K. C. (2008). Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder: Application to Operation Enduring and Iraqi Freedom veterans. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 64(8), 958-971. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20511
  23. Monson, C. M., Stevens, S. P., & Schnurr, P. P. (2005). Cognitive-behavioral couple’s treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder. In T. A. Corales (Ed.), Focus on posttraumatic stress disorder research (pp. 245-274). Hauppague, NY: Nova Science.
  24. Monson, C. M., Schnurr, P. P., Stevens, S. P., & Guthrie, K. A. (2004). Cognitive-behavioral couple’s treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder: Initial findings. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 17(4), 341-344. https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOTS.0000038483.69570.5b

Assessment

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Other Relevant Articles

  1. Batten, S. V., Drapalski, A. L., Decker, M. L., DeViva, J. C., Morris, L. J., Mann, M. A., & Dixon, L. B. (2009). Veteran interest in family involvement in PTSD treatment. Psychological Services, 6(3), 184-189. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0015392
  2. Berz, J. B., Taft, C. T., Watkins, L. E., & Monson, C. M. (2008). Associations between PTSD symptoms and parenting satisfaction in a female veteran sample. Journal of Psychological Trauma, 7(1), 37-45. https://doi.org/10.1080/19322880802125969
  3. Epstein, N. B., & Baucom, D. H. (2002). Enhanced cognitive-behavioral therapy for couples: A contextual approach. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/10481-000
  4. Fredman, S. J., Monson, C. M., Schumm, J. A., Adair, K. C., Taft, C. T., & Resick, P. A. (2010). Associations among disaster exposure, intimate relationship adjustment, and PTSD symptoms: Can disaster exposure enhance a relationship? Journal of Traumatic Stress, 23(4), 446-451. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20555
  5. Galovski, T., & Lyons, J. A. (2004). Psychological sequelae of combat violence: A review of the impact of PTSD on the veteran’s family and possible interventions. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 9(5), 477-501. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1359-1789(03)00045-4
  6. Hoge, C. W., Castro, C. A., Messer, S. C., McGurk, D., Cotting, D. I., & Koffman, R. L. (2004). Combat duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, mental health problems, and barriers to care. The New England Journal of Medicine, 351(1), 13-22. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa040603
  7. Mansfield, A. J., Kaufman, J. S., Marshall, S. W., Gaynes, B. N., Morrissey, J. P., & Engel, C. C. (2010). Deployment and the use of mental health services among U. S. Army wives. The New England Journal of Medicine, 362(2), 101-109. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa0900177
  8. Mattson, R. E., O’Farrell T. J., Monson, C. M., Panuzio, J., & Taft, C. T. (2010). Female perpetrated dyadic psychological aggression predicts relapse in a treatment sample of men with substance use disorders. Journal of Family Violence, 25(1), 33-42. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9267-y
  9. McClendon, J., Dean, K. E., & Galovski, T. (2020). Addressing diversity in PTSD treatment: Disparities in treatment engagement and outcome among patients of color. Current Treatment Options in Psychiatry, 7(3),275-290. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40501-020-00212-0
  10. Meis, L. A., Barry, R. A., Kehle, S. M., Erbes, C. R., & Polusny, M. A. (2010). Relationship adjustment, PTSD symptoms, and treatment utilization among coupled National Guard soldiers deployed to Iraq. Journal of Family Psychology, 24(5), 560-567. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020925
  11. Milliken, C. S., Auchterlonie, J. L., & Hoge, C. W. (2007). Longitudinal assessment of mental health problems among active and reserve component soldiers returning from the Iraq war. Journal of American Medical Association, 298(18), 2141-2148. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.298.18.2141
  12. Monson, C. M., & Fredman, S. J. (2021). Couple/family interventions for PTSD. National Center for PTSD, 32(3). ISSN: 1050-1835.
  13. Monson, C. M., Gradus, J. L., La Bash, H. A. J., Griffin, M. G., & Resick, P. A. (2009). The role of couples’ interacting world assumptions and relationship adjustment in women’s postdisaster PTSD symptoms. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 22(4), 276-281. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.20432
  14. Monson, C. M., Rodriguez, B. F., & Warner, R. (2005). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for PTSD in the real world: Do interpersonal relationships make a real difference? Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61(6), 751-761. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.20096
  15. Monson, C.M., Taft, C.T., & Fredman, S.J. (2009). Military-related PTSD and intimate relationships: From description to theory-driven research and intervention development. Clinical Psychology Review, 29(8), 707-714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2009.09.002
  16. Morina, N., Stangier, U., & Risch, A. K. (2008). Experiential avoidance in civilian war survivors with current versus recovered posttraumatic stress disorder: A pilot study. Behaviour Change, 25(1), 15-22. https://doi.org/10.1375/bech.25.1.15
  17. Renshaw, K.D., Rodrigues, C.S., & Jones, D.H. (2008). Psychological symptoms and marital satisfaction in spouses of Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans: Relationships with spouses’ perceptions of veterans’ experiences and symptoms. Journal of Family Psychology, 22(3), 586-594. https://doi.org/10.1037/0893-3200.22.3.586
  18. Schultheis, G. M., O’Hanlon, B., & O’Hanlon, S. A. (1998). Brief couples therapy homework planner. New York, NY: Wiley.
  19. Taft, C. T., Monson, C. M., Hebenstreit, C. L., King, D. W., & King, L. A. (2009). Examining the correlates of aggression among male and female Vietnam veterans. Violence and Victims, 24(5), 639-652. https://doi.org/10.1891/0886-6708.24.5.639
  20. Taft, C. T., Monson, C. M., Schumm, J. A., Watkins, L. E., Panuzio, J., & Resick, P. A. (2009). Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, relationship adjustment, and relationship aggression in a sample of female flood victims. Journal of Family Violence, 24(6), 389-396. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-009-9241-8
  21. Van Orden, K. A., Witte, T. K., Cukrowicz, K. C., Braithwaite, S. R., Selby, E. A., & Joiner, T. E. (2010). The interpersonal theory of suicide. Psychological Review, 117(2), 575-600. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0018697
  22. Wilcox, S. (2010). Social relationships and PTSD symptomatology in combat veterans. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 2(3), 175-182. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019062