2017

The aim of this article is to provide information and treatment suggestions to
mental health services providers who work with couples with trauma-related
problems. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment dropout rates,
evolutionary perspective of PTSD, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), emotionally
focused couples therapy, and psychoeducational strategies are discussed. A
hypothetical case example is provided to illustrate how psychoeducation and
information pertaining to trauma responses and evolution can be integrated with
emotion-focused therapy to work with traumatized persons/couples in a private
practice setting.

Keywords: evolution, emotion-focused therapy, PTSD, psychoeducation