PTSD: National Center for PTSD
Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD: A Brief Treatment Approach for Mental Health Professionals Manual
Continuing Education
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Written Exposure Therapy for PTSD: A Brief Treatment Approach for Mental Health Professionals Manual
- Date Created: 02/27/2026
- Time to Complete: 3 hours
- Credits: APA, ASWB, NBCC, Other Orgs.
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Course Series: Clinical Skills Training
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Description
Written Exposure Therapy (WET) is an evidence-based treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The manual, written by the treatment developers, is a thorough resource on the theory, research, and practice of WET.
The purpose of reading this manual is to provide core foundational knowledge for all clinicians learning WET. It presents the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of WET followed by a session-by-session guide to implement WET; it includes worksheets, sample dialogues, elaborated descriptions of session content, and guidance for treating specific populations. The manual emphasizes the cornerstones of WET including PTSD assessment, providing psychoeducation, addressing avoidance, guidance for written narratives, and processing. This manual serves as a step-by-step guide for any clinician implementing WET and is essential for WET delivery.
Goals and Objectives
- Explain the theory underlying Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
- List at least 3 pre-treatment considerations and recommended assessment measures
- Describe the 5 sessions of WET
