title: An uncontrolled trial of a present-focused cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The efficacy of a present-focused version of cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (CBCT for PTSD) was examined in a community sample.
  
  
  METHODS
  Seven couples completed pretreatment assessments, including measures of clinician-, self- and partner-rated PTSD symptoms and relationship satisfaction. Six couples completed present-focused CBCT for PTSD and all posttreatment assessments. A seventh couple terminated their relationship prior to completing treatment; therefore, they completed posttreatment symptom measures, but not ratings of relationship satisfaction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Results revealed significant decreases in PTSD symptoms that were associated with medium-to-large effect sizes. Medium effect sizes for changes in relationship satisfaction were found, though were only significant for partners.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results from this pilot study suggest that present-focused CBCT for PTSD may be a promising alternative for individuals who are unwilling to engage in a trauma-focused treatment.
authors.affiliation: Cincinnati VA Medical Center.
authors.forename: Nicole D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Pukay-Martin
authors.forename: Lindsey
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Torbit
authors.forename: Meredith S H
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Landy
authors.forename: Sonya G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Wanklyn
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shnaider
authors.forename: Jeanine E M
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: Candice M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Monson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D019546:Couples Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D057566:Self Report; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy; couple therapy; intervention for PTSD; posttraumatic stress disorder