Physical and sexual violence, war, accidents& traumatic events are widely varied and can affect anyone and lead to severe mental illness. We now have extensive knowledge of the psychophysical development processes involved in post-traumatic stress disorders. At the same time, various disorder-specific psychotherapy methods have been developed for treating them. In this anthology, renowned authors from the scientific and practical fields present new and proven, evidence-based forms of therapy for trauma sequelae from the viewpoint of different psychotherapeutic methods. Outpatient and residential treatment methods, as well as therapies for adults as well as children and adolescents are taken into account.

Dr. Julia Müller, Therapeutic Director of the Trauma Sequelae Disorders Unit and Transcultural Psychotherapy, Dr. Martina Ruf-Leuschner, Therapeutic Director of the Outpatient Department for Trauma Sequelae Disorders, and Dr. Bernhard Grimmer, Head of Psychotherapy, Münsterlingen Psychiatric Clinic. Prof. Christine Knaevelsrud, Professor of Clinical Psychological Intervention, Free University of Berlin. The late Dr. Gerhard Dammann was Hospital Director and Chief Physician at Thurgau Psychiatric Services.