A Pilot Study of the Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Parenting |
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| Authors: | Meredith S. H. Landy Nicole D. Pukay-Martin Valerie Vorstenbosch Lindsey Torbit Candice M. Monson |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canadameredith.landy@psych.ryerson.ca;3. Trauma Recovery Center, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;4. Department of Psychiatry, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada;5. Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | Parental posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with parenting difficulties. Cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for PTSD (CBCT for PTSD) improves PTSD symptoms, relationship adjustment, and partners’ mental health functioning. However, the impact of CBCT for PTSD on parenting competency is unknown. In this pilot study, the effects of CBCT for PTSD on parenting competency were investigated in 14 individuals (6 patients with PTSD and 8 partners) who had children under age 18. Results suggested that most participants perceived themselves as competent in their parenting prior to treatment, and some enhancements in competency occurred following CBCT for PTSD. Moreover, changes in parenting competency were associated with improvements in patient-rated PTSD. Adjunctive interventions targeting parenting and goals for future research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | CBCT for PTSD cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder couple therapy parenting posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD |
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