Traumatic Stress Studies Division

Evaluation and Treatment

Brief Recovery Treatment

Brief Recovery Treatment is a program created by Edna Foa, Ph.D., who is an international expert in the psychological treatment of trauma, particularly addressing the needs of World Trade Center Attack survivors. This is a program of approximately five 2-hour visits that combines education and cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy approaches. Staff members administering this treatment have received direct training from Dr. Foa. This program is offered on either a fee for service basis, or without cost to the participant as part of a treatment research study supported by the National Institutes of Health. An additional 10 weeks of behavioral treatment is available to persons requiring further treatment following the Brief Recovery program.

In cases involving death of family or friends, bereavement therapy can help reduce overwhelming sadness and guilt, aiding the survivor to return to his/her normal life.