Trauma and shock Books

Book SynopsisThis book presents an innovative and empathic approach to working with traumatized teens. It offers strategies for getting through to high-risk adolescents and for building a strong attachment relationship that can help get development back on track. Martha B. Straus draws on extensive clinical experience as well as cutting-edge research on attachment, developmental trauma, and interpersonal neurobiology. Vivid case material shows how to engage challenging or reluctant clients, implement interventions that foster self-regulation and an integrated sense of identity, and tap into both the teen's and the therapist's moment-to-moment emotional experience. Essential topics include ways to involve parents and other caregivers in treatment.Trade Review"This beautifully crafted book weaves together attachment theory, neurobiology, and adolescent development with the author's years of masterful practice as an individual and family therapist. The case descriptions of traumatized, hard-to-reach teens draw the curtain back on how to use language and the therapeutic relationship to connect and heal when there has been abuse, loss, and rupture. Straus combines the language of a gifted storyteller with the erudition of a scholar. A beginning therapist will find comfort and inspiration in Straus's generous sharing of her own work, and the most seasoned therapist will feel enlivened and enriched as well."--Anne K. Fishel, PhD, Director, Family and Couples Therapy Program, Massachusetts General Hospital; Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School "Straus gives us the rare treat of inviting us into her therapy room to be witness to the authentic, reciprocal, intimate relationships with her teen clients that are the fabric of healing in her relational model of treatment. This book brings the attachment literature to life in a new way and helps therapists understand their own relational strengths and weaknesses. Case examples of teens with varying attachment styles show how building a therapeutic relationship, over time, can integrate the self and overcome the disruptions caused by early trauma. I found the cases moving, the theoretical analysis enlightening, and the modeling of a warm, honest, related, and constantly struggling therapeutic stance a beautiful example to emulate."--Joyanna Silberg, PhD, Senior Child Trauma Consultant, Sheppard Pratt Health System; President, Leadership Council on Child Abuse and Interpersonal Violence "Rarely in our field does one find a voice so research-anchored, clinically precise, and utterly human at the same time. Straus demonstrates how to consistently 'show up'--to maintain a therapeutic connection when struggling with real kids, real therapy, and real trauma. The accessibility of her teaching is remarkable, making the book relevant to both trainees and deeply experienced clinicians. In a therapeutic landscape divided between protocol-driven and vague eclectic approaches, this book 'holds the center,' where most therapists and adolescents fitfully live with each other. Straus's approach can restore health to kids frozen by life events, in ways that will open the hearts of therapists as well."--Ron Taffel, PhD, Chairand Founding Director of Family and Couples Treatment Services, Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, New York City "Straus provides a comprehensive description of her psychotherapy model for adolescents, as well as a glimpse of the creative therapist who developed it. She thoroughly presents the core principles of her approach, which rests soundly on theory and research. The many case presentations attest to the importance of developing, maintaining, and continuously repairing connections with adolescents in order to help them resolve attachment trauma and develop an integrated self. This book will find a place in the frequently-referred-to section of the bookcases of both beginning and experienced therapists who have the privilege of entering the lives of these isolated young people."--Daniel Hughes, PhD, private practice, Annville, Pennsylvania -The book is at once rigorously scientific and deeply personal, returning psychotherapy to a place of possibility for growth, creativity, and discovery….Through clinical vignettes, Straus offers a window into her intimate encounters with deeply wounded, fragile adolescents….The lessons meticulously described in this well-researched book echo the wisdom of the great poets, artists, and sages. The age of evidence-based medicine has circled back to love as the most essential healing element. Straus persuasively argues for a return to improvisational, exploratory therapy, focused in the here and now. This book is an invitation to drop your agenda, abandon control, and submit to the chaos and uncertainty of the human experience.--Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 11/1/2017ƒƒThe author's kindness, verbal intelligence, self-reflection, and capacity for integrating developmental neuroscience into psychotherapy represent a giant step toward effective work with adolescents, and with developmental trauma. Her ability to organize a coherent theory, beginning with theoretical underpinnings and proceeding through what she considers the essential ingredients of an effective therapeutic relationship with developmentally traumatized individuals, supports a psychodynamic, humanistic approach to therapy that is sorely needed and makes her case histories come alive….Both beginning and seasoned clinicians will benefit from this....Its presence on one's bookshelf will provide inspiration and occasional reference long after its reading….This book represents a rather large step toward the development of a vocabulary and a treatment paradigm for addressing the 'ongoing expression and enduring cascade' (p.31) of developmental trauma….Providing a deeply wounded adolescent with the opportunity to experience himself or herself in relationship to others, and to experience affect in the presence of a safer other who is both skillful and committed, is sacred work. It is also neuropsychological work, and when an author can clearly articulate in both domains, with consummate writing, her work is an important contribution to the psychotherapy literature.--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/10/2017ƒƒThis book on treating developmental trauma in adolescents is an excellent addition to the developmental field in general and more specifically to those working with hard-to-reach teenagers. The developmental stance and the attachment theory approach combines uniquely in creating a model for working with adolescents affected by difficult trauma in their families….One aspect that makes this book unique is the emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and its importance for positive outcomes in therapy….The use of case presentations makes the book come alive for practitioners. This is a much-needed addition to the developmental field as well as the trauma literature!--Doody's Review Service, 5/5/2017Table of ContentsI. Theory 1. Attachment Theory in Development and Clinical Practice with Adolescents 2. The Legacy of Developmental Trauma in Adolescence 3. Interpersonal Neurobiology and Co-Regulation of Affect II. Developmental–Relational Therapy 4. Developmental–Relational Therapy with Traumatized Teens 5. Attachment Styles: Transference and Countertransference Revisited 6. Getting Hooked and Unhooked III. Interventions 7. Increasing Connection with Preoccupied and Dismissive Adolescents 8. Treating Dissociative Adolescents: Alternative Strategies for Healing Disorganized/Fearful Attachment 9. Including Parents and Families in Treatment 10. The Corrective Relational Ending

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Book SynopsisThis practitioner's guide, now thoroughly updated, examines the nature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provides a complete framework for planning and implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Steven Taylor addresses the complexities of treating people who have experienced different types of trauma and shows how to adapt empirically supported protocols to each client's needs. Rich case examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of cognitive interventions, exposure exercises, and adjunctive methods. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 14 reproducible handouts in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. New to This Edition: *Chapter on pharmacotherapy--what CBT practitioners need to know when treating clients who are also taking medication. *Incorporates over a decade of advances in assessment and treatment techniques, outcome research, and neurobiological knowledge. *Updated for DSM-5.Trade Review"Taylor--a CBT master therapist--has revised and updated his A to Z volume that is a 'must read' for every clinician treating PTSD and every clinical student. Including recent innovations, the book is accessible and features case examples throughout. The book reviews the literature and delves into assessment, case formulation, cognitive interventions, exposure exercises, and, in a new chapter, combining CBT with pharmacotherapy. Even seasoned clinicians will discover new information that will change their practice."--Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Trauma Anxiety Recovery Program, Emory University School of Medicine "This second edition is a masterpiece, blending Taylor's long experience and deep understanding of PTSD with many practical recommendations. It provides a clear review of the latest evidence for the benefits and limitations of CBT. The book gives many illustrations of how treatment is delivered, highlighting the importance of taking a flexible approach. Of particular value are the discussions of specific populations--such as children, older adults, and those with substance use problems--as well as the coverage of how other PTSD treatments interface with CBT. I recommend this book to graduate students and professionals alike as an authoritative text, a hands-on guide, and an excellent reference source."--Jonathan R. T. Davidson, MB, BS, FRCPsych, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus), Duke University Medical Center "A valuable resource for anyone working with survivors of trauma and PTSD. The second edition synthesizes important advances in diagnosis and treatment. The primary focus is providing practical guidance to clinicians, illustrated through multiple case examples and supplemented with useful clinical tools, including downloadable handouts and worksheets for clients. This book is a gem.”--Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Department of Occupational Therapy, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University -A comprehensive, accessible text that will likely appeal to a wide range of clinicians with varying levels of experience....This book is truly a 'Clinician's Guide'....A thorough, hands-on text. (on the first edition)--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1/1/2007Table of ContentsI. Conceptual and Empirical Foundations 1. Clinical Features of PTSD 2. Cognitive and Behavioral Features of PTSD: What the Research Tells Us 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Theories 4. Neurobiology for the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist 5. Treatments: A Review of the Research II. Treatment Methods and Protocols 6. Assessment for Treatment Planning and Evaluation 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Overview 8. Developing a Case Formulation and Treatment Plan 9. Psychoeducation, Treatment Engagement, and Emotion Regulation Strategies 10. Cognitive Interventions I: General Considerations and Approaches 11. Cognitive Interventions II: Methods for Specific Types of Beliefs 12. Exposure Exercises I: Imaginal and Interoceptive Exposure 13. Exposure Exercises II: Situational Exposure 14. Adjunctive Methods and Relapse Prevention 15. Combining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Pharmacotherapy References Index

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Book SynopsisThis practitioner's guide, now thoroughly updated, examines the nature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and provides a complete framework for planning and implementing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Steven Taylor addresses the complexities of treating people who have experienced different types of trauma and shows how to adapt empirically supported protocols to each client's needs. Rich case examples illustrate the nuts and bolts of cognitive interventions, exposure exercises, and adjunctive methods. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the book's 14 reproducible handouts in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. New to This Edition: *Chapter on pharmacotherapy--what CBT practitioners need to know when treating clients who are also taking medication. *Incorporates over a decade of advances in assessment and treatment techniques, outcome research, and neurobiological knowledge. *Updated for DSM-5.Trade Review"Taylor--a CBT master therapist--has revised and updated his A to Z volume that is a 'must read' for every clinician treating PTSD and every clinical student. Including recent innovations, the book is accessible and features case examples throughout. The book reviews the literature and delves into assessment, case formulation, cognitive interventions, exposure exercises, and, in a new chapter, combining CBT with pharmacotherapy. Even seasoned clinicians will discover new information that will change their practice."--Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry and Director, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Trauma Anxiety Recovery Program, Emory University School of Medicine "This second edition is a masterpiece, blending Taylor's long experience and deep understanding of PTSD with many practical recommendations. It provides a clear review of the latest evidence for the benefits and limitations of CBT. The book gives many illustrations of how treatment is delivered, highlighting the importance of taking a flexible approach. Of particular value are the discussions of specific populations--such as children, older adults, and those with substance use problems--as well as the coverage of how other PTSD treatments interface with CBT. I recommend this book to graduate students and professionals alike as an authoritative text, a hands-on guide, and an excellent reference source."--Jonathan R. T. Davidson, MB, BS, FRCPsych, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Emeritus), Duke University Medical Center "A valuable resource for anyone working with survivors of trauma and PTSD. The second edition synthesizes important advances in diagnosis and treatment. The primary focus is providing practical guidance to clinicians, illustrated through multiple case examples and supplemented with useful clinical tools, including downloadable handouts and worksheets for clients. This book is a gem.”--Kim T. Mueser, PhD, Department of Occupational Therapy, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Boston University -A comprehensive, accessible text that will likely appeal to a wide range of clinicians with varying levels of experience....This book is truly a 'Clinician's Guide'....A thorough, hands-on text. (on the first edition)--Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy, 1/1/2007Table of ContentsI. Conceptual and Empirical Foundations 1. Clinical Features of PTSD 2. Cognitive and Behavioral Features of PTSD: What the Research Tells Us 3. Cognitive-Behavioral Theories 4. Neurobiology for the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist 5. Treatments: A Review of the Research II. Treatment Methods and Protocols 6. Assessment for Treatment Planning and Evaluation 7. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: An Overview 8. Developing a Case Formulation and Treatment Plan 9. Psychoeducation, Treatment Engagement, and Emotion Regulation Strategies 10. Cognitive Interventions I: General Considerations and Approaches 11. Cognitive Interventions II: Methods for Specific Types of Beliefs 12. Exposure Exercises I: Imaginal and Interoceptive Exposure 13. Exposure Exercises II: Situational Exposure 14. Adjunctive Methods and Relapse Prevention 15. Combining Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with Pharmacotherapy References Index

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Book SynopsisIllustrating the power of play for helping children overcome a wide variety of worries, fears, and phobias, this book provides a toolkit of play therapy approaches and techniques. Coverage encompasses everyday fears and worries in 3- to 12-year-olds as well as anxiety disorders and posttraumatic problems. Leading practitioners describe their approaches step by step and share vivid illustrative case material. Each chapter also summarizes the research base for the interventions discussed. Key topics include adapting therapy to each child's developmental level, engaging reluctant or less communicative clients, and involving parents in treatment.Trade Review"Provides a plethora of thoughtful and effective techniques to incorporate into play therapy practice. As a play therapy supervisor and trainer, I recommend this book as a go-to manual to expand therapists' understanding of how anxiety manifests in children and what play-based interventions are most helpful. Of particular interest are the multiple ways in which parents are included as an integral part of the interventions. This book will have a prominent place in my play therapy library."--Susan M. Carter, PhD, LP, RPT-S, private practice, Kalamazoo, Michigan "With fear, anxiety, and phobias so prevalent in the lives of children, this volume is welcome and timely. Drewes and Schaefer have brought together seasoned international experts and have structured their chapters along a helpful continuum, from developmentally normative fears to more intensive and complex anxiety disorders and posttraumatic issues. The detailed case studies foreground the individual styles and coping strategies of children and families and remind us of the critical role of parent involvement in treatment success. This valuable resource hones in on how to support children in learning to tolerate and move around or through their emotional distress."--Mary Anne Peabody, EdD, LCSW, RPT-S, Social and Behavioral Sciences Program, University of Southern Maine "This wonderful book enables the clinician to engage fearful children, conceptualize the roots of their distress, and provide age-appropriate play-based interventions. The benefits of early intervention and an understanding of neurobiology are highlighted. As a training provider, I was delighted to find simple techniques that parents can be taught, as well as cohesive approaches for implementation by psychotherapists. The book emphasizes the need for informed, integrated clinical decision making rather than reliance on random techniques or a single model when treating children with complex mental health issues. It should be read and referred to regularly by all play therapists and play therapy trainees."--Eileen Prendiville, ECP, Course Director, The Children’s Therapy Centre, Ireland -Stalwarts of play therapy Athena Drewes and Charles Schaefer have teamed up again to edit a wonderfully informative collection of essays focused on a wide array of childhood anxieties from nightmares to posttraumatic anxieties….Many of the authors include a clear and separate section of outcome studies related to their essays. This seems to be an essential feature that can aid clinicians in making informed treatment decisions and help them move beyond an eclectic approach to treating anxiety….A valuable resource, with expert authors and clear, practical, and well-researched strategies for dealing with childhood anxieties….It will serve as a strong resource for client conceptualization, treatment planning, family consultation, and goal setting.--American Journal of Play, 1/31/2019Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Play-Based Approaches for Treating Childhood Anxieties: Basic Concepts and Practices, Charles E. Schaefer & Athena A. Drewes I. Common Childhood Fears and Anxieties 2. Anxiety and the Hospitalized Child: Best Practices for Guiding Therapeutic Play, Donna Koller 3. Play Interventions for Children’s Nighttime Fears, Julie Blundon Nash 4. Play Therapy Practices with Children Experiencing Nightmares, Deborah Armstrong 5. Play-Based Treatment for School-Related Fears and Phobias of Children, Clair Mellenthin 6. Release Play Interventions for Children Who Experienced Stressful Life Events, Heidi Gerard Kaduson II. Specific Anxiety Disorders 7. Integrating Play and Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions to Treat Childhood Worries and Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Taming Worry Dragons, Sandra L. Clark & E. Jane Garland 8. Theraplay as a Treatment for Children with Selective Mutism: Integrating the Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory and Social Communication, Lydia C. Glibota, Sandra Lindaman, & A. Rand Coleman 9. Integrating Play Therapy into Treatment of Children with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Eric Green & Amie C. Myrick 10. Play Therapy for Separation Anxiety in Children, Paris Goodyear-Brown & Elizabeth Andersen 11. Effective Play-Based Interventions for Social Anxiety Disorder, Vicente E. Caballo, Isabel C. Salazar, & Thomas H. Ollendick 12. Integrating Play Therapy into Single-Session Behavioral Treatment for Preschool Children with Specific Phobias, Erinn N. Munro Lee, Helen Kershaw, & Lara J. Farrell III. Posttraumatic Anxieties 13. Play-Based Interventions for Children Traumatized by Natural and Human-Made Disasters, Akiko J. Ohnogi 14. Helping Sexually Abused Children Overcome Anxiety: A Play-Based Integrative Approach, Andrea Driggs McLeod Appendix: Helpful Bibliotherapy Books Index

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Book SynopsisAddiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face. In this motivating book, leading expert Lisa Najavits explains the link between addiction and trauma and presents science-based self-help strategies that you can use no matter where you are in your recovery.Trade Review"This is a terrific book. Lucid and eminently practical, it summarizes what Dr. Najavits has learned helps patients in over three decades of practice and research. Page upon page, she helps you confront what is going on inside of yourself. It’s a step-by-step road to recovery from the enslavement of trauma and addiction. This is the sort of book you put by your bedside to visit over and over again as a guide to dealing with numbing, addiction, the secrets you try to keep from yourself, and underlying issues. I cannot recommend this book highly enough."--Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, author of The Body Keeps the Score "In 13 years of recovery in AA, I often heard the refrain 'I never got the instruction manual on life.' Well, this book by Lisa Najavits might just be the only instruction book on recovery you’ll ever need! It shines with a fresh perspective, jargon-free writing, and vivid personal inspiration in an overpopulated field."--Frank F., New York City "Many times in AA (or 'the rooms'), I have heard someone say, 'It’s the language of the heart; what comes from the heart reaches the heart.' This work exemplifies that thought while also staying true to itself with structure and advice for addicts and trauma survivors. But more than going through the steps of recovery, Dr. Najavits shows how to do so with dignity and pride in what you may accomplish. I never felt alone while reading this book."--David T., Washington, DC "In this remarkable book, Dr. Najavits speaks to diverse audiences in a way that is clear, practical, and deeply engaging. She offers an unflinching look at the challenges of working on trauma and addiction, while always conveying a message of hope. People struggling with either or both issues will find a path to improve their life. Professionals too can use this as a companion to therapy, allowing patients to extend their efforts through a flexible but carefully structured process."--Joan E. Zweben, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; staff psychologist, San Francisco VA Medical Center "A welcome contribution. Dr. Najavits provides a comprehensive framework for recovery. She has woven her extensive clinical experience with the voices of people in recovery to create a rich resource."--Stephanie S. Covington, PhD, LCSW, author of A Woman's Way through the Twelve Steps -Table of Contents1. Moving forward from trauma, addiction, or both 2. Starting out 3. “Things turn out okay”--David’s experience 4. It’s medical--you’re not crazy, lazy, or bad 5. How do people change? 6. The world is your school 7. Listen to your behavior 8. Wish versus reality 9. Find your way 10. Possible selves 11. The language of trauma and addiction 12. Safe coping skills 13. Social pain 14. True self-compassion 15. Why trauma and addiction go together 16. Forgiving yourself 17. Body and biology 18. Getting to a calm place: The skill of ??grounding 19. The culture of silence 20. Motivation: Leverage one problem to help another 21. Tip the Scales recovery plan 22. Every child is a detective 23. How to survive a relapse 24. See the link 25. Practice 26. Identity: How you view yourself 27. Perception: How others view you 28. The decision to grow 29. Dark feelings: Rage, hatred, revenge, bitterness 30. Imagination 31. Create a healing image 32. Find a good counselor 33. Two types of trauma counseling 34. What the wounded can give back 35. “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars” Appendix A. How others can help--family, friends, partners, sponsors, counselors Appendix B. How to conduct Finding Your Best Self as a counseling or peer model Appendix C. Resources Appendix D. Excessive Behavior Scale Appendix E. Brief quiz on trauma and addiction: Knowledge is power

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Book SynopsisMany people--including some mental health professionals and service members themselves--have the misconception that military deployment is highly likely to cause posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book gives practitioners a more nuanced understanding of military stress reactions and related mental health concerns, from transient adjustment problems to clinical disorders. Drawing on expert knowledge of military environments and culture, Carrie H. Kennedy provides vital guidance for evidence-based assessment, intervention, and prevention. Kennedy emphasizes that overdependence on the diagnosis of PTSD can lead to suboptimal care, and shows how to tailor treatment to each service member's or veteran's needs. A crucial addition to any practitioner's library, the book is illustrated with numerous case vignettes.Trade Review"This may be the most comprehensive review of military stress reactions ever published. Kennedy carefully integrates the vast scientific literature with military history, culture, and operations. Few people have the boots-on-the-ground clinical, operational, and deployment-related background and experience to produce such an impressive work. The 26 captivating case presentations will hold the reader's interest from cover to cover. Kennedy's description of the continuum of military stress reactions and their interplay with concussion is invaluable. I highly recommend this book for clinicians, researchers, and graduate students involved in consultation, assessment, and treatment of military service members and veterans."--Alan L. Peterson, PhD, ABPP, Krus Endowed Chair in Psychiatry; Director, STRONG STAR Consortium; and Director, Consortium to Alleviate PTSD, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio "The past few decades have seen significant and rapid advances in our understanding of PTSD and stress reactions among military personnel. In this book, Kennedy provides the most down-to-earth and easy-to-read explanation of these issues that I have ever read. She tackles common myths and misconceptions about PTSD and military service, and provides simple descriptions of the treatments and strategies that are proven to work."--Craig J. Bryan, PsyD, ABPP, Executive Director, National Center for Veterans Studies, University of Utah "From her wealth of clinical experience, research on classification and interventions, and extraordinary insights as a service member herself, Kennedy has created a monumental and special book. She explains risk factors for military stress reactions, teaches skills we need for working with those exposed to stress and trauma, describes prevention strategies, and shows how to facilitate posttraumatic growth. This volume is an extraordinary achievement for turbulent times."--Walter E. Penk, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (retired), Texas A&M College of Medicine; Consultant, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, Massachusetts-Dr. Kennedy takes us on a journey through past conflicts and historically describes the evolution and understanding of the stressors of war experienced by generations of those who have served in uniform….There are 26 vivid case stories, which illustrate how knowledge about military environments, culture, and individual risk factors can be applied to real-world treatment planning and clinical decision making….This volume should be required reading for anyone who wants to help heal those service members experiencing mental health challenges, especially, but not limited to, mental health practitioners who work in VA or military settings, but also to broader groups such as those in academia who teach at the under-graduate and graduate levels in the areas of Family Studies and Human Development. Additionally, any program in a community where there is a military installation or large veteran population should have staff who understand the military issues described in this book.--Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 12/1/2020Table of ContentsList of Cases List of Tables 1. Introduction: Basic Truths about Military Stress, Trauma, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 2. Military Stress Reactions and Nomenclature 3. Conceptual Framework of Military Stress Reactions 4. Risk Factors for Military Stress Reactions 5. Military Cultural Barriers to and Facilitators of Help Seeking and Care 6. Culturally Competent Assessment of Service Members and Veterans Posttrauma 7. Additional Posttrauma Considerations and Comorbidities in Service Members 8. Interplay of Military Stress Reactions and Concussions 9. Intervention for and Treatment of Military Stress Reactions 10. Prevention Strategies for Military Stress Reactions 11. Posttraumatic Growth and Military Service References Index

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Book SynopsisMany DBT clients suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but until now the field has lacked a formal, tested protocol for exactly when and how to treat trauma within DBT. Combining the power of two leading evidence-based therapies--and designed to meet the needs of high-risk, severely impaired clients--this groundbreaking manual integrates DBT with an adapted version of prolonged exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD. Melanie S. Harned shows how to implement the DBT PE protocol with DBT clients who have achieved the safety and stability needed to engage in trauma-focused treatment. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes session-by-session guidelines, rich case examples, clinical tips, and 35 reproducible handouts and forms that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use.Trade Review"On rare occasions, a work comes along that expands our basic assumptions, elevates our practice, improves client outcomes, and advances the field substantively. Harned’s DBT PE manual is just that work. DBT PE is a game changer for clients with trauma histories who need DBT, granting providers the ability to formally target PTSD. With a meticulously crafted rationale; precise, principle-based guidelines for conducting exposures; DBT-infused processing; targeted applications for numerous trauma types and populations (including adolescents, who thrive with her approach); and instructive handouts and worksheets, this manual is a brilliant addition to the field."--Jill H. Rathus, PhD, Department of Psychology, Long Island University Post; Cognitive Behavioral Associates, Great Neck, New York “Harned has done a masterful job integrating DBT with PE and has conducted a body of research providing strong empirical support for this PTSD treatment. The manual thoroughly presents the theoretical underpinnings of DBT PE. It provides assessment guidelines, criteria for readiness for DBT PE, session procedures, and troubleshooting help. Harned describes how to work with clients after the final session of DBT PE, including ongoing exposure, relapse prevention, and Stage 3 DBT. A single case beautifully demonstrates implementation of DBT PE from beginning to end. This well-written treatment manual is suitable for trainees learning DBT PE as well as for very seasoned trauma therapists who wish to learn how to treat complex, high-risk patients with an effective, evidence-based treatment.”-- Elizabeth A. Hembree, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania "The DBT PE protocol has been demonstrated to improve emotion regulation and reduce self-injurious behaviors in patients with severe PTSD who are not able to benefit from PE on its own. This comprehensive, eagerly awaited manual provides the details and logistics of DBT PE, with all necessary worksheets and session guidelines. Harned describes how the protocol was developed in a stepped manner to ensure safety and efficacy, providing a model for those involved in treatment development. This manual is an excellent fit for any setting where providers and clinical students in training are working to build on the foundations of DBT and/or PE to work effectively with highly comorbid and distressed patients. Harned does an excellent job of synthesizing the complexities of caring for these patients with validation, support, effective intervention, and empathy."--Sheila A. M. Rauch, PhD, ABPP, Mark and Barbara Klein Distinguished Professor in Psychiatry and Deputy Director, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program, Emory University School of Medicine "Harned seamlessly integrates principles and protocols of PE into standard DBT--the synthesis is elegant as well as practical, clear as well as compassionate, behaviorally specific while allowing for flexibility. This highly readable manual walks therapists step by step through treatment of individuals who are haunted by traumatic memories and trapped in self-destructive patterns. Harned’s persistent optimism and encouragement will bolster the resolve of therapists and clients at a loss for what to do about trauma and PTSD. Most important, DBT PE has been shown to be amazingly effective. Every psychotherapist working with traumatized, difficult-to-treat populations should consider applying DBT PE to help their patients find lives of freedom and meaning."--Charles R. Swenson, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School "Treatment of PTSD in individuals who are suicidal is a conundrum for therapists; there has been little research to guide us. This book lays out for clinicians a route--with evidence behind it--for helping those with PTSD and suicidal behavior to achieve a life worth living. It is a rare treat to find a clinical manual that is this clear and well written. This book will become a well-loved resource on many clinicians’ bookshelves, and I foresee using it frequently with my own trainees, especially those on internship or at the postdoctoral level."--Debra Kaysen, PhD, ABPP, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University-Table of ContentsI. Background 1. The Development and Foundations of DBT PE 2. The Target Population II. Stabilization and Preparation 3. Setting the Stage for DBT PE in Pretreatment 4. Achieving Safety, Stability, and Skills in Stage 1 5. Building Motivation for DBT PE 6. Determining Readiness for DBT PE 7. Preparing to Start DBT PE III. The DBT PE Protocol 8. Session 1 9. Session 2 10. Joint and Family Sessions 11. Session 3 12. Intermediate Sessions (Sessions 4+) 13. The Final Session IV. Troubleshooting and Tailoring Treatment 14. Troubleshooting Problems 15. Targeting Specific Trauma-Related Emotions 16. Working with Different Trauma Types 17. Treating Diverse Populations V. Next Steps 18. Stage 3 and Beyond Appendix A. DBT PE Client Handouts Appendix B. Therapist Forms Appendix C. Session Checklists Appendix D. Measures References Index

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Book SynopsisWhen your child has been through an upsetting or stressful event, it can feel overwhelming. Is your child traumatized? Are new behaviors normal, or signs of PTSD? What can you do to make your child feel safe again? Psychologist Melissa Goldberg Mintz knows what is needed to support a traumatized child--and she knows that loving parents play the most important role. In this wise and authoritative guide, Dr. Goldberg Mintz shares specific, critical information and insights into what trauma looks like at different ages, why some kids exposed to the same event react very differently, how to help your child through trauma triggers, when to seek professional help, and more. She provides crucial tools for ensuring that your child doesn't feel constrained by fear--and can face future challenges with hope and resilience. Winner (Second Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family & Relationships CategoryTrade Review"My four-year-old stayed very calm during our recent car accident, but later he didn't want to drive with me and had terrible nightmares. I was heartbroken and had no idea how to help him until I dove into this book. I learned that trauma, when handled properly, can build resilience in kids. Once I knew what to do and look for, I could stop panicking and focus. I am so grateful to Dr. Goldberg Mintz!"--Jenn C., Houston, Texas "This book empowers you to recognize changes in your child after a traumatic experience, help them handle strong feelings, and be an advocate for their mental health. Dr. Goldberg Mintz gives you concrete suggestions for what to do and say. Learn how your unique bond with your child can promote healing, and if needed, how you can partner effectively with a therapist. A tremendous tool for parents."--Mollie Gordon, MD, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine "Speaking from the heart, Dr. Goldberg Mintz uses her years of training, experience, and clinical wisdom to teach you how to support your child’s healing process after a stressful or traumatic experience. Her concrete examples and recommendations provide skills you can use right away. This is a book that will soon have many dog-eared pages!"--Jennifer B. Hughes, PhD, author of PSTD Recovery Workbook "In this era of exposure to violence of all types, this book represents a critical step forward in equipping parents to recognize the signs and symptoms of trauma. It also guides parents to develop a step-by-step approach for helping their child recover. A welcome, important contribution for parents worldwide."--Terence M. Keane, PhD, Professor and Assistant Dean for Research, Boston University School of Medicine "An experienced, effective therapist explains the 'what' and 'why' of how children deal with potentially traumatic events--and how you can help your own child cope. What sets this book apart from others is how Dr. Goldberg Mintz writes in an extraordinarily accessible way without sacrificing the science."--Ron Acierno, PhD, Faillace Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston "If you were drawn in by the title of this book, you have come to the right place.…Reading this book, you will see that you are not alone, and you can benefit from Dr. Goldberg Mintz’s experience and abundant examples of parents’ struggles and successes."--from the Foreword by Jon G. Allen, PhD, Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine-The author knows caregivers need understanding and guidance to navigate the murky waters of trauma in children. She takes readers by the hand and guides with questions and observations that help turn thoughts into action plans. This book is written at an adult parent/caregiver level, with no prior knowledge of trauma needed. In addition, most professionals in child services would benefit from having this book in their office as a handout to all newcomers to the world of childhood trauma. ****!--Doody's Review Service, 03/06/2023Table of ContentsForeword, Jon G. Allen Introduction I. Understanding Trauma 1. What Is Trauma? 2. Has Your Child Been Traumatized? 3. You Are the Key to Helping Your Child Heal II. Knowing What to Expect 4. Understanding Changes in Your Child’s Behavior 5. Recognizing and Responding to Trauma Triggers III. Responding to Behavioral Changes 6. What to Do When Your Child Becomes More Emotional and Less Mature 7. How to Respond to Minor Misbehavior 8. Handling Withdrawal and Avoidance 9. Dealing with Major Misbehavior 10. Responding to Self-Harm and Impulsive Behaviors IV. Parenting Plus 11. Seeking Professional Help 12. Looking Ahead Resources Index

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Book SynopsisIn this needed practice and training guide for all mental health professionals, Froma Walsh presents a research-informed, resilience-oriented approach to help individuals, couples, and families who experience profound loss. Walsh guides therapists to understand and address the impact of complicated and traumatic deaths in relational systems and social contexts. She provides core principles and illustrative examples to foster healing and adaptation; help clients mobilize vital social, cultural, and spiritual resources; and find pathways forward to live and love beyond loss. Essential topics include death of a spouse, parent, child, or sibling; ambiguous and disenfranchised losses; death by violence, suicide, or overdose; collective trauma; and reverberations of past loss in life pursuits, other relationships, and across generations.Trade Review"With clinical acumen and insight, Walsh explores the deeply personal, intricately social process of grieving life-altering loss and reexamining one’s life narrative in its wake. Moving beyond the common preoccupation with stages and symptoms of grief, Walsh provides a far subtler view of the significance of loss for family systems. She seamlessly weaves theory and practice to conceptualize and promote resilience in the face of often traumatic life transitions. The result is a treasure trove of clear clinical guidelines, satisfyingly nuanced and complex case studies, and coherent synthesis of research and practice wisdom. This book is the magnum opus of one of our field’s most fertile, sophisticated, and visionary minds. I recommend it enthusiastically to any practitioner with a passion for accompanying grieving families with clarity and creativity as they find new meaning in a changed world."--Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, Director, Portland Institute for Loss and Transition "This book is a triumph. Walsh is a wise guide for clinicians working with individuals, couples, and families suffering from the death of loved ones. Based on the latest research, and weighing in on current debates, the book draws on decades of clinical practice related to loss and bereavement. Walsh clearly demonstrates how a resilience-oriented systemic approach can help people 'bounce' forward in their lives, even in the face of complicated and traumatic losses. While covering an enormous scope of tragic circumstances, the book is nonetheless hopeful. Walsh’s conviction that resilience is possible gleams on every page. The book is a gem; it will be a go-to resource for years to come."--Kaethe Weingarten, PhD, Director, The Witness to Witness Program, Migrant Clinicians Network "It seems strange to call a book uplifting when the topic is loss and excruciating grief--but this stunning book shines new possibilities of hope and healing on the heaviness of suffering. In this brilliant, beautifully crafted, and sensitive work, Walsh empowers the reader with crucial concepts and essential practice applications. Universals of grief are attended to, but so are the nuances of sociocultural locations of race, class, religion, or migration. This indispensable resource will be invaluable for courses and clinical training. Professionals will return to it again and again for guidance in helping others, and to cope with their own natural avoidance in attending to unbearable losses.”--Celia Jaes Falicov, PhD, author of Latino Families in Therapy "Walsh brings a lifetime of clinical wisdom and scholarship to this profound discussion of loss, its vicissitudes, and its relation to treatment. She holds both a keen awareness of the effects of traumatic loss and a strong belief in the healing power of relational resilience. The book provides a clear understanding of varieties of loss and how to work with each of them in therapy. It is wonderfully written, moving seamlessly between conceptual information, clinical vignettes, and poignant personal stories. Anchored in a systemic view, the book transcends schools of psychotherapy to speak to how to be therapeutic in the presence of loss--and, ultimately, to the heart of being human. Add this to your list of top ten books about the practice of psychotherapy. It should be a core text in every psychotherapy graduate program."--Jay L. Lebow, PhD, ABPP, Clinical Professor and Senior Therapist, The Family Institute at Northwestern University "Walsh writes pointedly about the need to see grief as a varied and complex adaptation to loss, rather than as a binary of normal versus disordered. She focuses on applying therapy based on human resilience and growth. This book will enlighten students as well as veteran therapists who may not be aware of the many recent updates in this field."--Pauline Boss, PhD, author of Ambiguous Loss-Table of ContentsI. Overview 1. Facing Death and Loss: The Human Predicament 2. Working with Complex and Traumatic Loss: A Resilience-Oriented Systemic Approach 3. Cultural and Spiritual Influences in Suffering, Healing, and Resilience II. Death, Dying, and Loss: Individual, Couple, and Family Challenges 4. Approaching the End of Life: Challenges and Resilience 5. In the Wake of Loss: Fostering Healing and Resilience 6. Loss Across the Family Life Cycle: Death of a Spouse, Parent, Child, Sibling III. Complex and Traumatic Loss Situations 7. Ambiguous, Unacknowledged, and Stigmatized Losses 8. Loss of a Cherished Companion Animal 9. Violent and Traumatic Deaths: Fatal Accident, Homicide, Overdose, Suicide 10. Addressing Complex Relational and Transgenerational Dynamics: Reverberations from the Past 11. Collective Trauma and Loss: Fostering Individual, Family, and Community Resilience 12. The Shared Human Experience of Loss: Professional and Personal Influences in Our Therapeutic Engagement Appendix: Suggested Resources and Readings References Index

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Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive guide to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with clients in crisis is now in a significantly revised fourth edition with 75% new material. Over 15 years of clinical and research advances are reflected in fully updated chapters on evidence-based brief strategies for helping people cope in highly stressful situations. From leading experts, the book addresses suicide prevention, crises related to mental and physical health problems, child and family crises, and exposure to disasters and mass or community violence. Vivid case material illustrates what the interventions look like in action and how to tailor them to individual clients' needs. New to This Edition *Chapter on clinician self-care. *Chapters on managing the involuntary hospitalization process, working with psychosis in inpatient settings, intervening with clients at risk for mass violence, and more. *Chapters retained from the prior edition are all updated or rewritten to incoTrade Review"Dattilio, Shapiro, Greenaway, and their distinguished contributors have knocked it out of the park with this fourth edition. The impressive breadth of coverage makes this volume truly relevant to the challenges of our times. Almost encyclopedic in scope, and yet accessible and manageable enough to be read in full, the text tackles clinical crises across the lifespan and with cross-cultural, global significance. Captivating clinical examples bring the problems to life and demonstrate how therapists can best respond. An added plus is that so many of the chapters include guidance on crisis prevention."--Cory F. Newman, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, and Director, Center for Cognitive Therapy, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania "Crisis intervention techniques have become more necessary than ever. The fourth edition of this comprehensive work addresses everything from the strains of helping others through a crisis to legal and ethical issues, cultural factors, and crises across the lifespan. The book provides state-of-the-science reviews of the treatment literature and expert clinical guidance for navigating every imaginable type of crisis. All clinicians and clinical graduate students have something to learn from this gem."--Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychiatry, and Director, Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Emory University School of Medicine "It is unusual for a well-established book to become even more relevant with each new edition, but this is such a work. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated with the latest information on how to competently intervene in crises involving behavioral health and substance use. Clinicians and students learn effective strategies for dealing with a variety of crises, from the consequences of violence, terrorism, and disasters to the more mundane but equally impactful crises that bring people to urgent care settings in ever-increasing numbers."--David H. Barlow, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University-For those who are specifically involved as crisis intervention workers on an individual, organizational, or community level, the text's expertise will undoubtedly be a resource for some time to come. For the private practitioner the text is not only an expert review of the fundamentals for general stress/trauma theory and intervention, but an invaluable resource to have on the shelf when looking for a reference and guidance on a specific type of crisis. (on the third edition)--Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Book Reviews, 05/06/2010Table of ContentsForeword, Robert L. Leahy I. Introduction 1. Crisis Intervention: An Overview, Frank M. Dattilio, Daniel I. Shapiro, & D. Scott Greenaway 2. Ethical and Legal Issues in Crisis Intervention, Jeffery E. Barnett II. Psychological Crises 3. Effectively Managing Suicidal Crises, David A. Jobes, Ethan W. Graure, & John Paul Ryan 4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety-Related Crises, D. Scott Greenaway 5. Working with Psychosis in Inpatient Settings, Katherine Eisen, Sripriya Chari, & Kate Hardy 6. Suicide Prevention with Borderline Personality Disorder, Daniella C. Cavenagh & Dara G. Friedman-Wheeler III. Medically Related Crises 7. Dementia-Related Crises, Susmita Halder, Akash Kumar Mahato, & D. Scott Greenaway 8. Crises in Substance Misuse and Dependence, Sharon M. Freeman Clevenger, James W. Sturges, & Misti Storie 9. Crises Related to Acute and Chronic Pain, Hillary L. Ditmars, Jenna Sandler Eilenberg, & John D. Otis 10. Crises in Integrated Health Settings and Life-Threatening Illnesses, Joseph R. Pellizzari, Tyler G. Tulloch, & Randi E. McCabe IV. Child and Family Crises 11. Child Sexual and Physical Abuse, Justin R. Misurell, Jaclyn M. Zocca, & Lindsay Anderson 12. Couples in Crisis, Norman B. Epstein, Stephen E. Schlesinger, & HaeDong Kim 13. Families in Crisis, Frank M. Dattilio & Allison Schoenly 14. Child and Adolescent Disorders, Stephen Timchack 15. Crises with Older Adults, Allison Schoenly & Robert J. Berchick V. Environmental and Situational Crises 16. Disaster Trauma, Lata K. McGinn, Lauren Bonavitacola, & William Buerger 17. The Involuntary Hospitalization Process, Daniel I. Shapiro & Stephania L. Hayes 18. Terrorism, Patricia J. Watson, Daphna Canetti, & Stevan E. Hobfoll 19. Major Threats of Violence: Evaluation and Management, John S. Rozel, Patrick McCormick, & Jaqulyn Stilson 20. Intervention for Police Following Deadly Force Encounters, Laurence Miller VI. Concluding Topics 21. The Self-Care of Mental Health Crisis Professionals, Frank M. Dattilio 22. Afterword, Frank M. Dattilio, Daniel I. Shapiro, & D. Scott Greenaway Index

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Book SynopsisTraumatic stress arises in reaction to catastrophic life events. Such events can range from train disasters and car crashes to natural calamities such as earthquakes, wildfires and floods, and from life-threatening medical diagnoses to acts of violence and abuse. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common psychological condition resulting from such events and occurs when our coping resources have been completely overwhelmed. The intrusive hyper-reactions, recurring memories, flashbacks, avoidance behaviours and changes in the sense of self linger long past the actual event and often prevent a sense of healing or resolution with the experience. This self-help guide uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies with a trauma focus to help you to manage your reactions to the traumatic experience and find new, effective ways of coping. You will learn:- To understand your reactions to traumatic events - Practical strategies for monitoring, managing

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Book SynopsisThis bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. The preface to the 2007 paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments. Trade Review"A valuable text on trauma and its treatment. I use the book in the courses Clinical Practice I and II. It is very informative in that it provides many perspectives regarding the possible long-term effects of trauma on children and adults. In addition, the authors' styles make the book highly accessible and useful for clinicians at all levels of practice."--Karen Kaufman, PhD, LCSW, Adjunct Faculty Member, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service "Once in a blue moon, a book is published that bears such importance for its subject that it becomes an instant classic. Traumatic Stress is such a book...No doubt, researchers will consider Traumatic Stress as an essential resource, and no academic library serving PTSD scholars will want to be without it..." --L.S. Beall, Auburn University in Choice, December 1996"van der Kolk, McFarlane, and Weisaeth have had the courage to investigate and write about the most controversial areas in modern psychiatric research. Their intelligent, careful, and wide-ranging collection of essays adheres to a high standard of scientific rigor and in doing so shows a deep sympathy with the human face of suffering. The study of psychological trauma raises profound intellectual, ethical, and political questions, and this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to participate in the discussion." --Carol Gilligan, Ph.D., Harvard University"This is a book of great scope and lucid intelligence that integrates the work of many pioneers and captures the keen spirit of inquiry that animates this rapidly developing field. As a comprehensive summary of our current state of knowledge and a guide to the next generation of clinicians and researchers, Traumatic Stress will be the gold standard reference for many years to come." --Judith L. Herman, MD, Harvard Medical School"Encyclopedic in its scope, Traumatic Stress provides a detailed review and critical analysis of the vast literature generated by the renewed interest in psychological trauma during the past two decades. Although not as yet woven into a final, fully illuminative tapestry, the individual threads of the psychological, biological, developmental, cultural, and historical aspects of emotionally traumatic experiences are clearly spun throughout the text. As such, they stand as guides to deeper clinical understanding and further research for all who wish to follow them. The volume is an important contribution to the field and should become a basic work of reference for the growing legion of mental health professionals concerned with the role of traumatic stress in the production of human illness." --John C. Nemiah, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Dartmouth Medical School, Professor of Psychiatry Emeritus, Harvard Medical School"An impressive and important book. van der Kolk and McFarlane bring both science and sensitivity to this edited volume on PTSD. From children to the elderly, from psychoanalysis to psychopharmacology, from the individual to society at large, the clinical material is all here. An international list of contributors provide a rich collection of chapters covering all aspects of PTSD. Both comprehensive and integrative, Traumatic Stress will reshape the way that we understand trauma." --Frank W. Putnam, MD, NIMH "I have used this book as a text in two graduate social work courses: 'Crisis Intervention and Trauma Treatment' and 'Clinical Practice 2.' Several chapters stand out as particularly valuable in addressing elements of trauma of concern to all mental health workers. The book provides clear coverage of such critical topics as biological and cultural aspects of trauma, problems of dissociation and information processing, general treatment principles, and specific treatment approaches. The text is well organized and well written, and provides an excellent foundation for the study of trauma."--Robert Chazin, DSW, Fordham University - It is impossible to capture the richness, breadth of perspective, and sheer clinical wisdom that van der Kolk and his colleagues bring to this volume. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 11/3/2006ƒƒ Should be required for all of us who work with trauma victims. It is a scholarly synthesis of research advances combined with humanitarian sensitivity and clinical pragmatism. --General Hospital Psychiatry, 11/3/2006ƒƒ Like a small number of classic volumes in the field of traumatic stress...this book is remarkable for including not only [the] scientific and medical viewpoint, but also the sociopolitical context in which trauma, its study, and its treatment occur....An invaluable contribution to the field of traumatic stress studies, and psychology in general. We highly recommend this book to researchers, clinicians, students, and all of those committed to understanding and taking responsibility for the effects of trauma on the individual and society. --Contemporary Psychology, 11/3/2006Table of ContentsI. Background Issues and History1. The Black Hole of Trauma, Bessel A. van der Kolk and Alexander C. McFarlane2. Trauma and Its Challenge to Society, Alexander C. McFarlane and Bessel A. van der Kolk3. History of Trauma in Psychiatry, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Lars Weisaeth, and Onno van der HartII. Acute Reactions 4. Stress versus Traumatic Stress: From Acute Homeostatic Reactions to Chronic Psychopathology, Arieh Y. Shalev5. Acute Posttraumatic Reactions in Soldiers and Civilians, Zahava Solomon, Nathaniel Laror, and Alexander C. McFarlaneIII. Adaptations to Trauma6. The Classification of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Elizabeth A. Brett7. The Nature of Traumatic Stressors and the Epidemiology of Posttraumatic Reactions, Alexander C. McFarlane and Giovanni de Girolamo8. Resilience, Vulnerability, and the Course of Posttraumatic Reactions, Alexander C. McFarlane9. The Complexity of Adaptation to Trauma: Self-Regulation, Stimulus Discrimination, and Characterological Development, Bessel A. van der Kolk10. The Body Keeps the Score: Approaches to the Psychobiology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk11. Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Clinical and Research Settings, Elana Newman, Danny G. Kaloupek, and Terence M. KeaneIV. Memory: Mechanisms and Processes12. Trauma and Memory, Bessel A. van der Kolk13. Dissociation and Information Processing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Onno van der Hart, and Charles R. MarmarV. Developmental, Social, and Cultural Issues14. Traumatic Stress in Childhood and Adolescence: Recent Developments and Current Controversies, Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, and Armen Goenjian15. Prior Traumatization and the Process of Aging: Theory and Clinical Implications, Petra G. Aarts and Wybrand Op den Velde16. Legal Issues in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Roger K. Pitman, Landy F. Sparr, Linda S. Saunders, and Alexander C. McFarlane17. Trauma in Cultural Perspective, Marten W. deVriesVI. Treatment18. A General Approach to Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane and Onno van der Hart 19. Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress: Consultation, Training, and Early Treatment, Robert J. Ursano, Thomas A. Grieger, and James E. McCarroll20. Acute Preventive Interventions, Beverley Raphael, John Wilson, Lenore Meldrum, and Alexander C. McFarlane21. Acute Treatments, Gordon J. Turnbull and Alexander C. McFarlane22. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum and Edna B. Foa23. The Psychopharmacological Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Jonathan R. T. Davidson and Bessel A. van der Kolk24. Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: The Nature of the Therapeutic Relationship, Jacob D. Lindy25. The Therapeutic Environment and New Explorations in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Stuart W. Turner, Alexander C. McFarlane, and Bessel A. van der Kolk

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Book SynopsisCurrent research and clinical observations suggest pronounced gender-based differences in the ways people respond to traumatic events. Most notably, women evidence twice the rate of PTSD as men following traumatic exposure. This important volume brings together leading clinical scientists to analyze the current state of knowledge on gender and PTSD. Cogent findings are presented on gender-based differences and influences in such areas as trauma exposure, risk factors, cognitive and physiological processes, comorbidity, and treatment response. Going beyond simply cataloging gender-related data, the book explores how the research can guide us in developing more effective clinical services for both women and men. Incorporating cognitive, biological, physiological, and sociocultural perspectives, this is an essential sourcebook and text. Trade ReviewThis comprehensive book, with chapters by leading researchers, integrates existing data on gender and PTSD into a single volume. Each chapter addresses a specific dimension of gender and PTSD, provides a review of current data, and identifies areas in need of further research. Authors demonstrate an appreciation for the complex issues involved in studying gender. Researchers, clinicians and graduate students will find this book of great value.--Jacquelyn W. White, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Editor, Psychology of Women QuarterlyThis unique book is the first to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of existing literature on gender and the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD. It expertly covers interactions among gender, ethnicity, and social status, translating quantitative and qualitative research into specific recommendations for clinicians and researchers. The book is a key source to educate practitioners about empirically supported guidelines to help manage gender issues in the treatment of trauma and PTSD.--Rudolf Moos, PhD, Director, Center for Health Care Evaluation, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System and Stanford University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University - A well-researched, comprehensive, novel look at the intricacies of gender issues in the context of the etiology, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....This book is a must read for the clinician who does psychotherapy, an important read for the graduate student learning about how to work with individuals who have experienced a traumatic event, and an enjoyable and rather easy-to-follow read for the lay person who is interested in the phenomenon of PTSD. --The American Journal of Family Therapy, 08/21/2002Table of ContentsI. ETIOLOGY1. The Epidemiology of Gender Differences in PTSD across Developmental, Societal, and Research ContextsFran H. Norris, Jennifer D. Foster, and Deborah L. Weisshaar2. Gender Issues in the Neurobiology of PTSDAnn M. Rasmusson and Matthew J. Friedman3. Gender and PTSD: A Cognitive ModelDavid F. Tolin and Edna B. Foa4. The Intersection of Gender and Betrayal in TraumaAnne P. DePrince and Jennifer J. FreydII ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS5. Differential Diagnosis of PTSD in WomenMarylene Cloitre, Karestan C. Koenen, Kim L. Gratz, and Matthew Jakupcak6. Gender Considerations in the Psychometric Assessment of PTSDKaren Cusack, Sherry Falsetti, Michael de Arellano7. Gender and Psychophysiology of PTSDJessica M. Peirce, Tamara L. Newton, Todd C. Buckley, and Terence M. KeaneIII COMORBIDITY8. Gender Issues in PTSD with Comorbid Mental Health DisordersSusan M. Orsillo, Sheela Raja, and Charity Hammond9. Gender and the Comorbidity of PTSD with Substance Use DisordersSherry H. Stewart, Paige Ouimette, and Pamela J. Brown10. PTSD and Medical ComorbidityRachel Kimerling, Gretchen Clum, Joy McQuery, and Paula P. SchnurrIV TREATMENT11. Gender and PTSD Treatment: Efficacy and EffectivenessDana Cason, Anouk Grubaugh, and Patricia Resick12. Gender and the Psychopharmacological Treatment of PTSDKathleen T. Brady and Sudie E. Back13. Gender, Trauma Themes, and PTSD: Narratives of Male and Female SurvivorsElizabeth D. Krause, Ruth R. DeRosa, and Susan Roth14. Gender Issues in Couple and Family Therapy Following Traumatic StressChristina A. Byrne and David S. RiggsV RESEARCH AND POLICY15. Gender Differences in Stress, Trauma, and PTSD Research: Application of Two Quantitative MethodsLynda A. King, Holly K. Orcutt, and Daniel W. King16. Mental Health Policy and Women with PTSDMary C. Blehar, Bruce Cuthbert, and Kathryn M. Magruder

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Book SynopsisGrounded in the best science available, this essential volume presents practical guidelines for effective clinical intervention in the immediate, intermediate, and long-term aftermath of large-scale traumatic events. Vital lessons learned from a variety of mass traumas and natural disasters are incorporated into the book's thorough review of strategies for helping specific victim and survivor populations. The editors and authors include over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health. Of crucial importance, they clearly summarize the empirical evidence supporting each intervention and provide other guidance based on experience and consensus recommendations.Trade ReviewThis state-of-the-art volume is extremely relevant to practitioners and researchers in all areas of mental health. Psychologists, social workers, physicians, nurses, and counselors will gain insight into the complexities of treatment for survivors of mass violence and disasters. The most important contributors in the field provide practical guidance on a wide range of topics, including early intervention, contextual factors, organizational consultation, and interventions with children. Chapters address what we know--and what we don’t know--in this comprehensive examination of a new and growing literature. Controversial issues regarding treatment are dealt with in a thoughtful manner. This text is essential reading for anyone doing trauma-related work.--Victoria Follette, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, RenoA fabulous and timely addition to the psychological and behavioral health toolkit. This insightful and unique exploration of interventions after mass violence and disaster is a jewel that should be required reading for all those working in, teaching about, or preparing for work in disaster response.--CDR Dori B. Reissman, MD, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service and Centers for Disease Control and PreventionThe struggle to develop optimal ways of managing the psychological effects of war and disaster has always been at the forefront of theory and practice in mental health. This book is a chapter in this struggle, prompted by the changed horizon since September 11. The authors explore the challenge of how to manage the effects of psychological trauma in the light of constantly emerging knowledge. The book masterfully balances the need for careful scientific skepticism with the need to take action to provide the best help possible to trauma survivors. This is essential reading for researchers and practitioners alike.--Alexander C. McFarlane, MD, Centre for Military and Veterans' Health, University of Adelaide, AustraliaThis is absolutely the new definitive text on the acute treatment of mass trauma effects. Edited and written by leaders in the field, this volume addresses almost every conceivable aspect of mental health response to disasters and mass violence. The practical information on assessment, treatment, and training and consultation--let alone the comprehensive literature reviews--make this book a 'must have.' Highly recommended!--John Briere, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, LAC-USC Medical Center and Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California - This well-written, interesting, and educational volume grows out of an international conference and evidence-based psychological intervention for victims and survivors of mass violence....I congratulate this distinguished group of authors on their well-written, understandable, and clear attempt to describe our current state of knowledge and to develop a research map leading to future important directions. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 06/27/2007ƒƒ Through the use of extensive citations and a compendious index, readers will be able to navigate the text easily, while they have their knowledge base expanded and their clinical assumptions potentially challenged. This is a book that will undoubtedly be called upon again and again as the field of disaster mental health becomes more cohesive and as the treating community develops its agendas for preparedness, training, and treatment. --Psychiatry, 06/27/2007ƒƒ This book is a must read for practitioners who are likely to be first responders (regardless of discipline or practice focus) or minimally, service providers following a disaster, whether man-made or natural; community leaders who hold responsibility (either formal or informal) for safeguarding community members; and government officials and agencies (both public and private) to whom victims of disasters will turn immediately following such disasters. The content provided in the book provides a conceptual understanding of the disaster crisis reaction with implications for individuals, families, communities, and community agencies or infrastructures; theoretical underpinnings for disaster intervention for all of the aforementioned; intervention models that have been proven to support natural coping as well as mediate post traumatic stress disorder symptomatology; practical and doable guidelines for disaster planning for communities and agencies; and highlights how mental health professionals can utilize their expertise in consulting with agencies and communities needing assistance with disaster recovery planning. Educators, trainers, and students/trainees will find the book to be a powerhouse of information for knowledge and skill enhancement. Contributors to the book span the interdisciplinary realm, making the content appropriate for consumption and use by social workers, psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, community organizers/activists, school teachers, social workers, staff and guidance counselors, nurses, family therapists, agency directors, etc....The information contained in the book is easy to read and understand. --Families in Society, 06/27/2007ƒƒ Places the response to concerns about mental health within the fragmented environment that follows a catastrophe....Contains useful advice on practical mental health interventions. --The New England Journal of Medicine, 06/27/2007ƒƒ This book would be a welcome addition to the bookcase, desk, or library of any clinician involved in treating survivors of disaster and trauma. It provides a sound synopsis and analysis of intervention techniques and strategies at different stages [of] post-disaster, brings attention to organizational and programmatic challenges, and highlights the importance of working from an evidence-based approach when possible....Will easily function as one of the important texts in the area until further advances in the field are made. --PsycCRITIQUES, 06/27/2007Table of ContentsI. Introduction1. Overview, Matthew J. Friedman, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, and Patricia J. Watson2. Models of Early Intervention Following Mass Violence and Other Trauma, Josef I. RuzekII. Preparation, Training, and Needs Assessment3. Improving Resilience Trajectories Following Mass Violence and Disaster, Patricia J. Watson, Elspeth Cameron Ritchie, James Demer, Paul Bartone, and Betty J. Pfefferbaum4. Disaster Mental Health Training: Guidelines, Considerations, and Recommendations, Bruce H. Young, Josef I. Ruzek, Marlene Wong, Mark S. Salzer, and April J. Naturale5. Immediate Needs Assessment Following Catastrophic Disaster Incidents, Anthony H. SpeierIII. Mental Health Interventions6. Interventions for Traumatic Stress: Theoretical Basis, Arieh Y. Shalev 7. The Context of Providing Immediate Postevent Intervention, Roderick J. Ørner, Adrian T. Kent, Betty J. Pfefferbaum, Beverley Raphael, and Patricia J. Watson8. The Immediate Response to Disaster: Guidelines for Adult Psychological First Aid, Bruce H. Young 9. Intermediate Interventions, Richard A. Bryant and Brett T. Litz10. Longer-Term Mental Health Interventions for Adults Following Disasters and Mass Violence, Beverley Raphael and Sally Wooding11. Consultation to Groups, Organizations, and Communities, James E. McCarroll and Robert J. Ursano12. On a Road Paved with Good Intentions, You Still Need a Compass: Monitoring and Evaluating Disaster Mental Health Services, Craig S. Rosen, Helena E. Young, and Fran H. NorrisIV. Specific Situations and Populations13. Interventions for Children and Adolescents Following Disasters, Judith A. Cohen, Anthony P. Mannarino, Laura E. Gibson, Stephen J. Cozza, Melissa J. Brymer, and Laura Murray14. Rapid Development of Family Assistance Centers: Lessons Learned Following the September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Gregory A. Leskin, William J. Huleatt, Jack Herrmann, Lisa R. LaDue, and Fred D. Gusman15. Psychiatric Intervention for Medical and Surgical Patients Following Traumatic Injuries, Harold J. Wain, Geoffrey G. Grammer, John Stasinos, and Catherine M. DeBoer 16. Mitigation of Psychological Effects of Weapons of Mass Destruction, Ross H. Pastel and Elspeth Cameron Ritchie17. Promoting Disaster Recovery in Ethnic-Minority Individuals and Communities, Fran H. Norris and Margarita Alegría18. Toward Understanding and Creating Systems of Postdisaster Care: A Case Study of New York's Response to the World Trade Center Disaster, Fran H. Norris, Jessica L. Hamblen, Patricia J. Watson, Josef I. Ruzek, Laura E. Gibson, Betty J. Pfefferbaum, Jennifer L. Price, Susan P. Stevens, Bruce H. Young, and Matthew J. Friedman19. Outreach Strategies: An Experiential Description of the Outreach Methodologies Used in the September 11 Disaster Response in New York, April J. NaturaleV. Creating an Agenda for the Future 20. Conducting Research on Mental Health Interventions, Brett T. Litz and Laura E. Gibson21. Mental Health and Behavioral Interventions for Victims of Disasters and Mass Violence: Caring, Planning, and Needs, Robert J. Ursano and Matthew J. Friedman

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Book SynopsisThis authoritative book will be of interest to anyone involved in studying the mental health consequences of large-scale traumatic events or in measuring the effectiveness of postdisaster interventions. The book considers disasters from different perspectives and translates their chaotic aftermath into feasible research ideas and approaches. Contributing authors, all experienced researchers and practitioners, present a wide range of methods and strategies used in epidemiology, program evaluation, and public mental health planning in the aftermath of natural or technological disasters and terrorism. Descriptions of exemplary studies bring to life the associated logistical and scientific challenges and show how these challenges can be addressed using high-quality research designs.Trade Review"The editors have done a marvelous job of creating an instructive and well-written book that is a 'must read' for all who conduct disaster-related mental health research or who are involved in recovery planning and public health practice. For students, professionals, researchers, and policymakers, the book provides a solid foundation in research methods and includes wonderful explanations. I wholeheartedly recommend this book as a standard text for disaster research. It supplies the framework for good data collection, and good data are what support sound policy decisions."--CDR Dori B. Reissman, MD, MPH, U.S. Public Health Service and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "This is an exceptional volume that is sure to become a classic, oft-referenced text in the field. Its great strength is the integration of ideas and methods, which too often are addressed in an either/or fashion. The book interweaves trauma and disaster theory, ethics, treatment, and policy, within the context of methodological approaches. It is masterfully done."--Stevan E. Hobfoll, PhD, Kent State University and Summa Health System "This unique and much-needed volume brings together concise, focused chapters by the world’s leading experts, covering all the major aspects of researching mental health after disasters. The editors have succeeded in summarizing years of accumulated wisdom and experience in a readable and easily accessible form. Disaster mental health research is complex and challenging. My recommendation is that nobody should attempt it without first reading this book."--Chris R. Brewin PhD, Department of Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology (Emeritus), University College London, United Kingdom - A unique contribution to the disaster mental health literature....This book should be read by mental health professionals who seek clearly written, timely, and authoritative presentations on disaster research methodology. --Psychiatric Services, 08/05/2006ƒƒ The publication of this book, Methods for Disaster Mental Health Research, is a seminal event in the history of disaster mental health research. It answers the growing awareness of a need for agreed-upon scientific values and articulation of methodologies within the disaster mental health research community, oriented toward the creation of information that can guide the development of programs and policy. It is an immensely practical and readable volume, well organized and thought through. It is carefully designed to be user-friendly for those entering into disaster research for the first time, from the exhaustive review of different definitions of disaster in the first chapter to the appendices at the end of the book, providing a brief description of each disaster mentioned in the book....This is a wonderful, ambitious book...covers a multitude of intimidating material in a simple, organized fashion. It will serve not only those wishing to conduct disaster mental health research but also those who need to be able to use the results of the research to formulate policy. --PsycCRITIQUES, 08/05/2006ƒƒ This encyclopedic but easy to read volume offers a valuable and much needed resource to investigators attempting to meet the challenge of disaster research. It reviews key concepts in the field, and presents a framework for formulating research questions, and the most effective designs and methods for answering them, including approaches to sampling and data collection. As such it is an important move toward bringing order to a crucial area of contemporary research. --Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 08/05/2006Table of ContentsI. Introduction to the Field1. Definitions and Concepts in Disaster Research, Alexander C. McFarlane and Fran H. Norris 2. Psychosocial Consequences of Disasters: A Review of Past Research, Fran H. Norris and Carrie L. Elrod II. Research Fundamentals3. Choosing Research Methods to Match Research Goals in Studies of Disaster or Terrorism, Carol S. North and Fran H. Norris 4. Formulating Questions about Postdisaster Mental Health, Charles C. Benight, Alexander C. McFarlane, and Fran H. Norris 5. Ethical Issues in Disaster Research, Alan R. Fleischman, Lauren Collogan, and Farris Tuma III. Methods for Sampling and Data Collection6. Basic Epidemiological Approaches to Disaster Research: Value of Face-to-Face Procedures, Evelyn J. Bromet and Johan M. Havenaar 7. Telephone-Based Research Methods in Disaster Research, Sandro Galea, Michael Bucuvalas, Heidi Resnick, John Boyle, David Vlahov, and Dean Kilpatrick8. Web-Based Methods in Disaster Research, William E. Schlenger and Roxane Cohen Silver 9. School-Based Studies of Children Following Disasters, Annette M. La Greca 10. Qualitative Approaches to Studying the Effects of Disasters, Lawrence A. Palinkas IV. Research for Planning, Policy, and Service Delivery11. Public Mental Health Surveillance and Monitoring, Sandro Galea and Fran H. Norris 12. Mental Health Services and Evaluation Research: Precepts, Pragmatics, and Politics, Craig S. Rosen and Helena E. Young 13. Evidence-Based Treatments for Traumatic Stress: An Overview of the Research with an Emphasis on Disaster Settings, Laura E. Gibson, Jessica L. Hamblen, Michael J. Zvolensky, and Anka A. Vujanovic 14. Strategies for Dissemination of Evidence-Based Treatments: Training Clinicians after Large-Scale Disasters, Randall D. Marshall, Lawrence Amsel, Yuval Neria, and Eun-Jung Suh V. Special Challenges in Disaster Research15. Conducting Research with Children and Adolescents after Disaster, Alan M. Steinberg, Melissa J. Brymer, Jesse R. Steinberg, and Betty Pfefferbaum 16. Conducting Research with Military and Uniformed Services Workers, Carol S. Fullerton, James E. McCarroll, and Robert J. Ursano 17. Conducting Research in Minority and Marginalized Communities, Russell T. Jones, James M. Hadder, Franklin Carvajal, Sara Chapman, and Apryl Alexander 18. Conducting Research in Other Countries, Arthur D. Murphy, Julia L. Perilla, and Eric Jones 19. Disaster Mental Health Research: Challenges for the Future, Matthew J. Friedman Appendix 1. Disasters Mentioned in the Text, Sandro Galea Appendix 2. Searching the Traumatic Stress Literature, Fred Lerner

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents cutting-edge cognitive and behavioral applications for understanding and treating trauma-related problems in virtually any clinical setting. Leading scientist-practitioners succinctly review the whys, whats, and hows of their respective approaches. Encompassing individual, group, couple, and parent-child treatments, the volume goes beyond the traditionally identified diagnosis of PTSD to include strategies for addressing comorbid substance abuse, traumatic revictimization, complicated grief, acute stress disorder, and more. It also offers crucial guidance on assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning.Trade ReviewThis book provides a wealth of stimulating and up-to-date ideas for treating trauma and associated conditions, such as emotional dysregulation, guilt, shame, substance abuse, and revictimization. Readers can compare the formulations of leading experts in different forms of trauma therapy, and cannot fail to learn valuable techniques for working with adults, children, couples, and groups. Particularly welcome is the practical focus on managing the more complex problems of clients who have been multiply traumatized, often in childhood.--Chris R. Brewin, PhD, Subdepartment of Clinical Health Psychology, University College London, UKThis is the ultimate resource on treating trauma survivors using CBT. It is the most comprehensive review currently available, covering every indicated cognitive-behavioral intervention and each survivor population, and written by the leaders in the field. I challenge anyone interested in this field to look at the contents--you won't be able to resist buying the book. Updated and reorganized, the second edition offers something for everyone. Clinicians will appreciate the detailed assessment and case formulation guidelines and the well-illustrated clinical techniques. Researchers will find an up-to-date, inclusive review of the literature, and students and teachers will benefit from the breadth and depth of the coverage and the combined wisdom of the experienced authors. Superb!--Barbara O. Rothbaum, PhD, Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine; President (2004-2005), International Society for Traumatic Stress StudiesThis second edition is an important contribution to the treatment literature. A wide range of cognitive-behavioral interventions for different types of trauma are covered, in chapters written by the treatment developers themselves. The volume is a rich compendium for the therapist who specializes in cognitive-behavioral techniques: perhaps more importantly, it also makes these techniques accessible and understandable to the general practitioner seeking to use CBT because of its growing evidence base. I recommend this text for the professional library of every clinician who treats trauma.--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, private practice, Washington, DCI've found this to be by far the best book on the market for teaching clinical courses on the assessment and treatment of traumatized populations.--Allen Rubin, PhD, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin- A book such as this is particularly valuable as we begin to recognize the needs of our veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, to cite just one example of the need for training researched and improved treatment for acute stress disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....The chapters in this extensive volume describe innovative ways to engage patients and help them learn and master needed coping skills; to help them confront feared situations, feelings, and memories; to assist restructuring of maladaptive appraisals and beliefs; to teach development of effective self-care practices; to overcome problems with trust and relationships; and to achieve other necessary goals in treatment....It is the most comprehensive review of CBT currently available. --Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic, 6/8/2007ƒƒ A comprehensive, up-to-date, empirically based text which disseminates and applies diverse CBT methodologies across the broad array of PTSD symptoms and clinical areas. This is an important book for any clinician interested in the field of traumatology and/or treating trauma, regardless of clinical or theoretical orientation; it covers a lot of ground and offers an assortment of well-researched, innovative, thoughtful, and compelling treatment methods....Offers a wealth and breadth of some of the latest empirical research in the fields of cognitive psychology and trauma, providing the reader/clinician with many worthwhile hands-on cognitive behavioral tools, realistic case studies, and approaches to apply to the broad range of PTSD psychopathology. This is required reading, re-reading, and referencing for all mental health clinicians, researchers, graduate students, doctoral candidates, and psychiatric residents alike. --Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 6/8/2007ƒƒ A comprehensive handbook of empirically validated treatments for trauma. --PsycCRITIQUES, 6/8/2007ƒƒ Written by leading experts in the field, grounded in the latest theory and research, and exhaustive in its breadth and coverage....One of the main strengths of this text is the strong appreciation for individualized case formulation and treatment planning....This text will serve to increase any practitioner's familiarity with the complexity of trauma and the variety of treatment approaches available. --Cognitive Therapy, 6/8/2007Table of ContentsIntroduction, Josef I. Ruzek and Victoria M. Follette1. Back to the Future of Understanding Trauma: Implications for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies for Trauma, Candice M. Monson and Matthew J. FriedmanI. Assessment 2. Functional Analytic Clinical Assessment in Trauma Treatment, William C. Follette and Amy E. Naugle3. Recent Advances in Psychological Assessment of Adults with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Elizabeth M. Pratt, Deborah J. Brief, and Terence M. KeaneII. Interventions4. Prolonged Exposure Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, David S. Riggs, Shawn P. Cahill, and Edna B. Foa5. Cognitive Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Jillian C. Shipherd, Amy E. Street, and Patricia A. Resick6. Applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Related Problems, Amy W. Wagner and Marsha M. Linehan7. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Theoretical and Applied Issues, Robyn D. Walser and Steven C. Hayes8. Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and the Treatment of Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Barbara S. Kohlenberg, Mavis Tsai and Robert J. KohlenbergIII. Specialized Populations and Delivery Considerations9. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Acute Stress Disorder, Richard A. Bryant10. Seeking Safety: Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorder, Lisa M. Najavits11. Cognitive Therapy for Trauma-Related Guilt and Shame, Edward S. Kubany and Tyler C. Ralston12. Treatment of Complicated Grief: Integrating Cognitive-Behavioral Methods with Other Treatment Approaches, Katherine Shear and Ellen Frank13. Sexual Revictimization: Risk Factors and Prevention, Marylene Cloitre and Anna Rosenberg14. A Principle-Based Intervention for Couples Affected by Trauma, Leah M. Leonard, Victoria M. Follette and Jill S. Compton15. Group Therapies for Trauma Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, David W. Foy and Linnea C. Larson16. Trauma in Childhood, Esther Deblinger, Reena Thakkar-Kolar and Erika Ryan17. Bringing Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology to Bear on Early Intervention with Trauma Survivors: Accident, Assault, War, Disaster, Mass Violence, and Terrorism, Josef I. Ruzek

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Book SynopsisTrauma can turn your world upside down--afterward, nothing may look safe or familiar. This compassionate workbook has already helped tens of thousands of trauma survivors start rebuilding their lives. Full of practical strategies for coping and self-care, the book guides you toward reclaiming a solid sense of safety, self-worth, trust, and control, as well as the capacity to be close to others. The focus is on finding the way forward in your life today, no matter what has happened in the past. The updated second edition has a new section on managing emotions through mindfulness and an appendix on easing the stress of health care visits. Dozens of step-by-step questionnaires and exercises are included; you can download and print additional copies of these tools for repeated use. Trade Review"A thorough and compassionate workbook. The authors combine basic information, exercises, and examples in a highly readable and accessible format. This book will be particularly useful for readers taking their first steps on the journey of recovery from trauma."--Maxine Harris, PhD, coauthor of Healing the Trauma of Abuse "Anyone who chances on this workbook or is referred to it is extremely fortunate. It offers hope and guidance, speaking to the reader in personal ways that open paths for growth. I am especially impressed by the number and diversity of practical, realistic exercises. The authors provide concrete direction as they share their collective wisdom and experience."--Carroll Ann Ellis, MA, Director of Victim Services, Fairfax County (Virginia) Police Department "This practical workbook explains the impact of trauma and provides resources for coping. Survivors will benefit from the empathic tone and the personalized worksheets. Most important, this is a hopeful book that emphasizes that healing is possible, a much-needed message."--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, author of Healing the Incest Wound "Step by guided step, this workbook offers a careful, caring assist out of the emotional tangle that can result from trauma....Clear, comprehensive, well-grounded, and well-organized--real help for those in a vulnerable place."--Kirkus Reviews (on the prior edition) "Life After Trauma is written by two attuned, experienced trauma professionals who connect with their readers’ pain, resources, and determination. The reader feels seen, held, guided, and respected all along the way."--from the foreword by Laurie Anne Pearlman, PhD - A way to connect with readers' pain, resources, and determination....Reading this book has been an amazing journey. I highly recommend it. --Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter, 3/12/2010ƒƒ This book is full of helpful, practical strategies for coping and self-care....Would recommend this book as a good self-help workbook that offers a useful place to begin helping oneself following a trauma. --Transactional Analysis Journal, 3/12/2010ƒƒ I especially applaud the authors of this workbook, emphasizing the importance of clients acquiring or developing comforting and coping strategies early on in their healing process, and for their warm and accessible writing style. Packed with tips and dozens of exercises, the workbook is primarily aimed at survivors, but can be used by or with a therapist....I would recommend this practical volume to all counsellors as part of their trauma toolbox. --The Independent Practitioner, 3/12/2010ƒƒStep by guided step, this workbook offers a careful, caring assist out of the emotional tangle that can result from trauma....Clear, comprehensive, well-grounded, and well-organized—real help for those in a vulnerable place. (on previous edition)--Kirkus Reviews, 3/12/2010Table of ContentsForeword to the Second Edition, Laurie Anne PearlmanPrologue. Before You Begin1. After Trauma: Why You Feel Thrown for a Loop2. Ways of Coping after the Trauma3. Thinking Things Through4. Feeling Safe; Being Safe5. What Does It Mean to Trust?6. Regaining Control in Your Life7. Valuing Yourself and Others8. Feeling Close to OthersEpilogue. Healing for the Long TermAppendix A. Taking Care of Yourself in Health Care SettingsAppendix B. Recommended ResourcesAppendix C. About PsychotherapyAppendix D. How Mental Health Professionals Can Use This Workbook

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Book SynopsisWhen soldiers at Fort Carson were charged with a series of 14 murders, PTSD and other "invisible wounds of war" were thrown into the national spotlight. With these events as their starting point, Jean Scandlyn and Sarah Hautzinger argue for a new approach to combat stress and trauma, seeing them not just as individual medical pathologies but as fundamentally collective cultural phenomena. Their deep ethnographic research, including unusual access to affected soldiers at Fort Carson, also engaged an extended labyrinth of friends, family, communities, military culture, social services, bureaucracies, the media, and many other layers of society. Through this profound and moving book, they insist that invisible combat injuries are a social challenge demanding collective reconciliation with the post-9/11 wars.Trade Review"This is such a valuable book. Scandlyn and Hautzinger show us why the US military at first denied PTSD's almost epidemic proportions and then embraced it to the exclusion of other post-war health costs. They also enable us to listen to women as veterans' wives and to townspeople protesting military base expansion. So much here will stick with me."-Cynthia Enloe, Clark University; author of Nimo's War, Emma's War: Making Feminist Sense of the Iraq War"For decades now, and since the beginning of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in particular, one single term--posttraumatic stress disorder--has been given the massive task of describing the complex impacts of war on military servicemembers and the people who share their lives. But as Hautzinger and Scandlyn show, in narratives rendered with both care and urgency, those impacts often overspill the neat boundaries of mental illness, medical diagnosis, and acronyms that roll off the tongue. This book lets us know just how much is at stake for soldiers, veterans, military families, and civilians alike in the language, stories and categories we use to make sense of war."--Kenneth T. MacLeish, Vanderbilt University, author of Making War at Fort Hood: Life and Uncertainty in a Military Community"In this readable and engaging book, Scandlyn and Hautzinger use rich ethnography to push beyond a narrowly defined focus on PTSD and raise thoughtful questions about the needs of post-9/11 service members and their families and communities. The authors illuminate the complex impacts of war for a small city far away from the conflicts but central to the American war effort. It is common to talk about the "...ripple effects"... of war--how its moral, spiritual, psychological, political and economic consequences spread far beyond those most directly involved--but rare to provide such a careful and scholarly look at how that diffusion occurs. Hautzinger and Scandlyn have written an essential book for anyone seeking to better understand the true impact of the post-9/11 wars for American service members and society."--Erin Finley, University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioAnthropologists Hautziner (Colorado College) and Scandlyn (Univ. of Colorado, Denver) offer an important, well-written, and thoroughly research work regarding the culture of returning soldiers. The emphasis is on post-9/11, specifically focused on PTSD. ... The major dichotomy is between PTSD (a mental condition, the legitimacy often challenged by fellow soldiers) and traumatic brain injury (physical and observable). Reentry involved counseling (military and civilian) and town hall meetings, among other efforts. The authors do not answer questions, but stimulate many. A profound work and must-read for scholars interested in the military. Summing Up: Essential."—J. Stanley, emeritus, Towson UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Coming Home 1. Lethal Warriors at Home 2. Best Home Town in the Army 3. Doing Dirty Work 4. PTSD = Pulling the Stigma Down 5. Decentering PTSD Part II: The Supporting Cast 6. Codeswitching : So, why do you have frostbite? 7. This is Our Playground: Family Readiness Groups 8. Waiting to Serve 9. Appropriate Accommodation, or Exceptionalism for Supercitizens? 10. This Land is Not for Sale: Pinon Canyon and Army Expansionism Part III: Dialogue 11. You're Not a Victim, You're a Volunteer 12. Closing the Gaps: Seeking Civilian-Military Dialogue 13. Clueless Civilians and Others 14. The Day after Veterans Day: Listening to the Homefront Conclusion: Toward a Collective Reckoning with the Post-9/11 Wars

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Book Synopsis'...a fully grown man utterly broken by what he had experienced, physically and mentally exhausted with physical evidence showing the overt signs of the abuse he had been through.'This is how Kate Garbers met Riso, a man who had been trafficked and in forced labour for months, with no way out. Modern slavery is far closer than we think. Yet it is largely unseen and unknown to most of us - a crime against humanity hidden in plain sight.In this revealing exposé, Kate Garbers shares moving stories of survivors she has met and shares insights she has gained through over a decade of anti-slavery work. Survivor stories are complemented by a forensic account of how modern slavery works and the many forms it can take - from forced labour to organ harvesting - and how it is enabled to continue by our current laws and systems.Unseen Lives also provides a vision of hope for those looking to challenge and dismantle modern slavery, laying out what changes we need to make as individuals and as a society in order to effectively tackle modern slavery and improve the support of survivors.Trade ReviewAn inspiring, powerful memoir and a clear explanation of the development of modern slavery and the responses to it over the last twenty years. Written with humility and warmth, it demonstrates what an individual can do to really make a difference. -- Dame Sara Thornton DBE QPM, the UK’s Independent Anti-Slavery CommissionerA beautifully written and eye-opening book that draws from the author's unique front-line experience over more than a decade. This is an absolutely essential read, full of engagement with survivors, deep research, and fresh ideas for how we can see, hear, understand and confront modern slavery in our society. -- Professor Zoe Trodd, Director of the Rights LabThis is a must read book for anyone who wants to understand one of the gravest problems of contemporary society. Kate has managed to give voice to the unseen, provoke and challenge us to understand how as ordinary citizens we are all deeply implicated in exploitation, trafficking and slavery, but at the same time she wants us to dig deeper and think about how to bring about change. Brilliant and hugely important. -- Samantha Knights QC, MatrixAn intelligent and authoritatively written book based on evidence. Every survivor is different, every agency has different thresholds and criteria and it is no surprise that we have a messy dysfunctional system tackling modern slavery.This book should be read by those who know very little, but also maybe more importantly by those who think they know it all. As a former Police & Crime Commissioner and magistrate, I recognise that the author brings clarity to a confused scenario. Solutions are neither clear nor straightforward. Victims have limited choices, or no choice. The least worst choice just reminds us that this is our responsibility to know more. All our agencies and the public need to know the signs, to listen to our gut feeling. The "them" and "us" are clearly articulated. Under different situations, "Us" could become "them". This book is not about "do gooding". It's not about telling victims what to do, it's about giving them the power to make choices with knowledge. -- Sue Mountstevens, Former Police and Crime Commissioner, Avon & Somerset, 2012-2021Kate's compelling case studies reveal the agonising decisions survivors and their support workers must face in a system fit for purpose on paper, but that in reality offers very little, and risks re-traumatisation, criminalisation and even in some cases re-trafficking. Her book's recommendations, including from survivors themselves, alongside her message of empathy provides a powerful guide for both the public and policymakers alike. -- Tamara Barnett, Director of Operations, Human Trafficking FoundationThis is a very personal moving story of the journey of one determined woman who decides that listening to the experiences of the victims of trafficking is not enough. Her response to the harrowing testimonies we read about is to set up the charity UNSEEN and champion the cause of victims to Government. Kate Garbers shows us that she is more than a campaigner as you will find when you read her book. She cares deeply and hopes that you will as well and then act. The question she is really posing to us all is will we? -- Lord Coaker of Gedling, Former Co Chair of All Party Parliamentary Modern Slavery Group

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Book SynopsisAmericans have long been asked to support the troops and care for veterans' psychological wounds. Who, though, does this injunction serve?As acclaimed scholar Nadia Abu El-Haj argues here, in the American public's imagination, the traumatized soldier stands in for destructive wars abroad, with decisive ramifications in the post-9/11 era. Across the political spectrum the language of soldier trauma is used to discuss American warfare, producing a narrative in which traumatized soldiers are the only acknowledged casualties of war, while those killed by American firepower are largely sidelined and forgotten.In this wide-ranging and fascinating study of the meshing of medicine, science, and politics, Abu El-Haj explores the concept of post-traumatic stress disorder and the history of its medical diagnosis. While antiwar Vietnam War veterans sought to address their psychological pain even as they maintained full awareness of their guilt and responsibility for perpetrating atrocities on the killing fields of Vietnam, by the 1980s, a peculiar convergence of feminist activism against sexual violence and Reagan's right-wing "war on crime" transformed the idea of PTSD into a condition of victimhood. In so doing, the meaning of Vietnam veterans' trauma would also shift, moving away from a political space of reckoning with guilt and complicity to one that cast them as blameless victims of a hostile public upon their return home. This is how, in the post-9/11 era of the Wars on Terror, the injunction to "support our troops," came to both sustain US militarism and also shields American civilians from the reality of wars fought ostensibly in their name.In this compelling and crucial account, Nadia Abu El-Haj challenges us to think anew about the devastations of the post-9/11 era.Trade ReviewA bracing, riveting, and vitally important critique of American empire and the ideological mechanisms for normalizing permanent warfare. Few authors have considered the psychosocial and ethical instruments of imperial warfare with such clarity or looked so directly at US culpability in the War on Terror. Every single US taxpayer should read this book. -- Joseph Masco, author of The Future of FalloutIn this path-breaking book, Abu El-Haj examines changes in the understanding of combat trauma to demonstrate that psychiatry, operating in tandem with imperial interventions, helps create the political conditions necessary for the reproduction of U.S. militarism. With her finger on the pulse of American political life, she shows how perpetrators become victims, while the primary casualties of American military violence are ignored, dismissed, and forgotten. -- Lisa Wedeen, author of Authoritarian ApprehensionsTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1: From Agent to VictimChapter 1: Psychiatry as Radical Critique: "Post Vietnam Syndrome"Chapter 2: The Politics of Victimization: Feminism, the Victims of Crime Movement, and Reconstructing the War in VietnamPart 2: Combat Trauma After 9/11Chapter 3: Soldier's Trauma, RevisitedChapter 4: The Politics of Moral InjuryPart 3: Conscripting CitizensChapter 5: Caring for MilitarismChapter 6: The (American) Civilian EpilogueAcknowledgmentsNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisAdversity is a part of life and many of us have experienced trauma that has left us feeling distressed, scared or alone. This book draws on Bridie and Sue's background in Clinical Psychology to help you identify what trauma is, the effect it can have on your physical and mental health, and how you can cope.Containing many ideas and strategies to support you with the impact of trauma, including giving yourself a butterfly hug to calm yourself down or sending an email to someone who lives far away to feel more connected, this is a guide that you can dip in and out of, and return to at different stages in your life after trauma.Co-written with two young people who were brave enough to share their own stories, you will find that you are not alone, that nothing stays the same, and that there's always hope.Trade ReviewBridie, Sue, Jade, and Reggie have written a book that moves us from victim to survivor, allowing resilience and growth to follow. I recommend this book to any young person who has experienced trauma and for those supporting them. -- Dr Kim S Golding CBE, Clinical Psychologist and AuthorWe all have difficult experiences in our lives that can be hard to make sense of. This book is like having a supportive, empathic, psychologically-savvy and life-informed friend in our pocket. -- Dr Helen Rodwell, Clinical Psychologist and Co-Author of Parenting with Theraplay and An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families

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Book SynopsisWith the increasing probability of floods, wars, and human displacement, there will be a great need for health care professionals to help. The arts provide a new, human, and cost-effective way to bring relief and to ease some of the human suffering associated with trauma.The editor, Lois Carey, presents a compelling rationale for the use of the arts therapies to work with trauma. First, it is now clear that traumatized children have difficulty using words to describe their experience. Drawing, play, music and other creative forms allow for an indirect expression that reduces anxiety, and they also help to establish a therapeutic relationship and an area of safety. The same is true for traumatized adults, who are often nonverbal... this book can be a beginning of much-needed documentation of the use of the expressive arts methods for trauma survivors and will provide a significant and useful introduction to the field for health professionals.'- PsycCRITIQUES'I think the descriptions of the methods are interesting and they show a lot of experience in the field of trauma-treatment. It is a well written, very readable book of the practice.'-Tijdschrift voor Vaktherapie (Journal of Therapy)'This book throws more light on different expressive and creative arts methods in the treatment of trauma. In detailed case studies and research, the authors offer an overview of creative arts methods aiming at brain functions which are not always being reached by verbal therapy alone.'-Tijdschrift voor Vaktherapie (Journal of Therapy)'The authors use a rich mix of interesting case material and useful explanation of the techniques for the uninitiated.'- Therapy Today'A very good job of promoting the use of expressive arts therapy to complement talking therapies and achieve results that talking therapy cannot.'- Play Therapy UK'If you are a parent, dealing daily with the effects of traumatised children, and especially finding it difficult to firstly access specialist therapy and secondly to understand the principles in relation to your child, then this book will give you a clear understanding of the aims and outcomes of therapies which may be on offer.'- www.adoption-net.co.ukExpressive and Creative Arts Methods for Trauma Survivors demonstrates how play, art, and music therapies, as well as sandplay, psychodrama and storytelling, can be used to aid the recovery of trauma victims.Drawing on detailed case studies and a growing body of evidence of the benefits of non-verbal therapies, the contributors-all leading practitioners in their fields-provide an overview of creative therapies that tap into sensate aspects of the brain not always reached by verbal therapy alone. Methods of exploring traumatic experiences with a view to limiting patients' distress are also explored. The techniques discussed are appropriate for work with children, families and groups and are based on established approaches, including Jungian, Child-centred, Gestalt and Freudian theories.Expressive and Creative Arts Methods for Trauma Survivors will be an enlightening read for expressive and specialized arts therapists and for students and academics in these fields.Trade ReviewThis book serves as a good introductory reference and overview of the better known methods in expressive and arts therapy. -- Journal of Child & Adolescent TraumaTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Foreword by Judith Rubin. Introduction - Lois Carey. 1. Neuroscience and Trauma Treatment: Implications for Creative Arts Therapists - David Crenshaw. 2. Crisis Intervention Play Therapy to Help Traumatized Children - Nancy Boyd Webb. 3. Working Toward Aesthetic Distance: Drama Therapy for Adult Victims of Trauma - Judith Glass. 4. An Expressive Arts Therapy Model with Groups for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Susan Hansen. 5. Peter: A Study of Cumulative Trauma: From "Robot" to "Regular Guy" - Eleanor Irwin. 6. Art Therapy with Traumatized Families - P. Gussie Klorer. 7. Songs of the Self: Vocal Psychotherapy for Adults Traumatized as Children - Diane Austin. 8. Sandplay Therapy with a Traumatized Boy - Lois Carey. 9. Sandplay Therapy and the Body in Trauma Recovery - Dennis McCarthy. 10. Puppetry Interventions for Traumatized Clients - Diane Frey. 11. Video Play Therapy - Diane Frey. 12. The Bowl of Light: A Story-Craft for Healing - Joyce Mills. Conclusion - Lois Carey. List of contributors. Index.

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Book SynopsisVictims of sexual and physical trauma can feel lost and disconnected from themselves and others. Christiane Sanderson's new book explains how counsellors can restore connection to self and others, and facilitate recovery within a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.To understand fully the harm caused by interpersonal trauma, professionals must first recognize its complex nature, and the psychological and emotional impact of exposure to control and terror. This book examines the therapeutic techniques and specific challenges faced by professionals when working with survivors of interpersonal trauma. The author explores issues such as safety and protection, the long-term effects of trauma and the importance of visiting past experiences and assessing their impact on the present.This book is essential reading for counsellors, therapists, social workers, mental health professionals, health care professionals including GPs and midwives, legal professionals and all those working with survivors of interpersonal trauma such as sexual violence, child abuse, domestic abuse, elder abuse, institutional abuse and abuse by professionals.Trade ReviewThis informative and comprehensive work sets out to illuminate the nature of abuse that occurs within trusting, dependent or attached relationships... The author makes effective use of summary boxes and diagrams to highlight the key points of each chapter. Particularly valuable is the inclusion of moving and powerful case vignettes to bring emotional valence to the themes discussed and to place them in a real]life context. There are also useful suggestions for further reading... the book is written in an appropriately scientific style, making use of clinical evidence and research from the therapeutic field to support the author's assertions and providing sensible suggestions for work in this area. The expertise and wealth of clinical experience of the author are very much in evidence... clearly written, comprehensive and accessible, providing almost everything a therapist needs to know about working with those who have experienced interpersonal abuse. The focus on the complexity of interpersonal abuse and the devotion of a separate chapter to each form of abuse distinguish it from most other books in this field. I would recommend it as a must]read for a broad range of professionals and others working with survivors of abuse. -- Child Abuse ReviewI would strongly urge counsellors, psychotherapists, trainers, educators, curriculum developers and other helping professionals to consider this text as essentiial and core reading, because a strength of the work is that it is grounded in the author's 21 years of clinical experience, and supported with references from current and contemporary research findings. -- The Independent PractitionerTable of ContentsIntroduction. PART I. Chapter 1. What is Interpersonal Trauma? Chapter 2. The Dynamics of Interpersonal Trauma. Chapter 3. The Impact and Long Term Effects of Interpersonal Trauma. Chapter 4. Creating a Secure Base: Fundamental Principles of Safe Trauma Therapy Chapter 5 Working with Interpersonal Trauma. PART II. Chapter 6. Child Abuse as Interpersonal Trauma. Chapter 7. Child Sexual Abuse as Interpersonal Trauma. Chapter 8. Rape as Interpersonal trauma . Chapter 9. Sexual Exploitation: Child and Adult Prostitution, Human Trafficking and Sexual Slavery Chapter 10. Domestic Abuse as Interperosnal Trauma. Chapter 11. Elder Abuse as Interpersonal Trauma Chapter 12. Institutional Abuse as Interpersonal Trauma Chapter 13. Professional Abuse as Interpersonal Trauma Chapter 14. Professional Challenges and Impact of Counselling Survivors of Interperosnal Trauma. PART III. Chapter 15. Professional Issues. Chapter 16. Impact of Counselling Survivors of Interpersonal Trauma. Resources. Bibliography. Index.

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Book Synopsis"Does for PTSD what Slaughterhouse 5 did for survivor guilt.” – Robert Morace. Returning from active service in Afghanistan, Archie’s life has fallen apart. Suffering from severe PTSD, he’s lost his job and his family and now he’s on the streets – desperately trying to cope in a hostile, austerity-strapped world that doesn’t understand the horror of war and the devastating effect it has on the mind. Archie has a chance to rebuild his life with his new exercise class, ironically called ‘Slim for Jesus’, until a friend goes missing and Archie, being the ‘local nut job’, is the prime suspect. This unforgettable book offers an utterly convincing (and often frightening) take on contemporary life, from the dislocated viewpoint of someone whose life is unravelling. With a dazzling portrayal of a deeply troubled man, this novel gets to the true nub of a condition often talked about but rarely considered in any great depth.Trade Review“Unsentimental and unsparing, Last Tour does for PTSD what Slaughterhouse 5 did for survivor guilt.” * Robert Morace, Professor of English, Daemen College, Amherst, NY *"Her compassionate understanding for the condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder marks her out not just as an exceptional writer but also as a sympathetic observer of the human condition." * Trevor Royle, former Trustee of Combat Stress *Her depiction of PTSD avoids the clichés and embraces not only the complexity of the post-war experience, but also the absurdity of it all. * Rodge Glass *"One of the most engaging, powerful, original, heart-breaking books I've ever read." * Manda Scott *"Victoria Hendry brings us a novel for our time in which a yawning austerity culture threatens to swallow up even the brave. From front line to food bank, Archie Forbes leads us on a journey through the reality of Bedroom-tax Britain." * Dr Robin Hill, former editor of Life and Work magazine *

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Book SynopsisYoga and Resilience is part of a larger series put out by the Yoga Service Council in collaboration with the Omega Institute. To date, there have been three texts published: Best Practices for Yoga in Schools, Best Practices for Yoga with Veterans, and Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System. This body of work takes a unique and groundbreaking approach of co-creation, calling on a diverse array of leading experts in the fields of trauma and yoga, to collaborate and distill best practices that will inform the fields of mental health, trauma-informed yoga, yoga service, and yoga more generally. Contributors and authors met during two symposia and engaged in an ongoing collaborative process resulting in the current text.Yoga and Resilience: Empowering Practices for Survivors of Sexual Trauma: Supports a holistic approach to ameliorating the impacts of traumatic stress, and specifically the impacts of sexual trauma. Serves as a resource to survivors, yoga teachers and practitioners, yoga service providers, trauma practitioners, and agency administrators among others. Presents a foundational understanding of sexual trauma and illuminates current best practices for integrating trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness practices into work with persons and systems impacted by sexual trauma. Explores an approach that moves beyond trauma-informed practice to a focus on resilience and universal inclusivity. Provides concrete tools to serve survivors better and to ensure that teachers and administrators not only seek to minimize harm but also combat sexual violence and its perpetration within yoga contexts.Contributors to the book:Keyona Aviles, Jacoby Ballard, Lisa Boldin, Maya Breuer, Regine Clermont, Colleen DeVirgiliis, Alexis Donahue, Pamela Stokes Eggleston, Jennifer Cohen Harper, Dani Harris, Nan Herron, Daniel Hickman, Diana Hoscheit, Beth Jones, Sue Jones, James Jurgensen, Mark A. Lilly, Jana Long, Anneke Lucas, Amanda J.G. Napior, Amina Naru, Emanuel "Manny" Salazar, Austin K. Sanderson, Lidia Snyder, Nicole Steward, Rosa Vissers, Kimberleigh Weiss-Lewit, Ann Wilkinson

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Book SynopsisIn his trilogy The Trauma Trinity, Ellert Nijenhuis devotes himself extensively to the trauma phenomenon. Part I aims to overcome conceptual flaws. It offers new definitions of the term trauma and concepts derived from it and introduces a new dimension of trauma-related disorders. Part II analyzes the concepts of personality, self, self-confidence, dissociation in trauma and dissociative parts of the personality and substantiates these with empirical results. Part III, as a unique introduction, offers access to the enactive treatment of chronically traumatized people. Patients and therapists are understood as equal partners who join together in a shared, participatory attempt to explain a world that can be hurtful beyond any imagination.

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Book SynopsisThe therapist’s go-to source for treating a range of traumatized patients.Trade Review"[D]ue to the complexity of traumas the various approaches warrant significant discussion. In this volume Shapiro has done so brilliantly…[C]an be appreciated by both the experienced clinician as well as members of the general public…[I] welcome Shapiro’s book and highly recommend it to anyone concerned about helping others or themselves surmount this affliction." -- International Hypnosis Research Institute"What a great book. Plainly written, packed with information and resources, the author demonstrates an astonishing depth of knowledge, grasp of scores of trauma therapies, along with compassion and warm empathy for trauma survivors. All this underscored with a scientific objectivity and a lively sense of humor….This book gives the therapist – novice or experienced – a massive choice of approaches to apply to a specific traumatized client." -- Hypnosis Depot"[A] practical resource for those needing a comparative overview of the various trauma treatment methods available." -- The Milton H. Erickson Foundation Newsletter"This is a thorough, accessible, and very practical book, filled with resources and sound ideas, filtered through the intelligence and experience of a savvy, compassionate, down-to-earth, and very experienced clinician. It is like a travel guide to the land of trauma and trauma treatment: if you are new to it, it will orient you to all there is to do and see; if you’re a frequent traveler, it is a worthwhile reminder of all that is out there, above and beyond the familiar places you always visit. One couldn’t ask for a better guide. I highly recommend it." -- Diana Fosha, PhD, Director, The AEDP Institute, and co-editor, The Healing Power of Emotion"The Trauma Treatment Handbook is a most welcome addition to the vastly growing trauma literature. Robin Shapiro, a gifted clinician and writer, helps readers understand what it means to be traumatized, how it may affect people in various domains of their lives and what healing entails. In particular, she expertly helps those who need trauma therapy to consider which therapeutic approaches might be most suitable to their needs." -- Onno van der Hart, PhD, Honorary Professor of Psychopathology of Chronic Traumatization, Utrecht University

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the latest developments in theory and research in post--traumatic stress disorder. Drawing on the literature exploring personality and social psychology, it presents an integrative model of psychosocial factors affecting adjustment following traumatic stressors.Table of ContentsNormal and Abnormal Reactions to Trauma. Assessment and Measurement. Types of Trauma: From Natural Disaster to Political Violence. Theoretical Paradigms and Perspectives. Evidence for an Integrative Model of Adjustment. Intervention and Treatment. Conclusions. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book, by a clinician who is also a laboratory researcher, is the first comprehensive, balanced analysis of the clinical and scientific evidence bearing on memory and trauma—and the first to provide definitive answers to the urgent questions at the heart of the controversy.Trade ReviewHere we have the most comprehensive and sober treatment yet undertaken of this sensitive and provocative topic. From the clinic to the laboratory, from psychotherapy to cognitive science, McNally considers the broad and often discordant literature about how people remember and forget traumatic experiences. The result is a masterly review of the evidence that will be an essential resource for mental health professionals, social workers, lawyers, and scientists interested in the psychological effects of trauma. -- Larry R. Squire, University of California School of Medicine, San DiegoRichard McNally has given us an incisive, lucid and remarkably comprehensive review and analysis of the conditions that produce lasting memories of traumatic experiences. It is a benchmark book that should be read by anyone who is interested in the consequences of emotional trauma. -- James L. McGaugh, University of California, IrvineA stimulating, erudite, wry, dispassionate overview of an impassioned battleground. No better analysis exists. -- Donald F. Klein, Columbia UniversityWhat happens to the mind after severe trauma? Can memories of terrible experiences be repressed only to be recovered at a later date? Richard McNally draws on his encyclopedic knowledge of evidence from cognitive, behavioral, and neuroscience to answer these troubling questions, among the most difficult ever faced by psychologists, psychotherapists, and families. Anyone who wants to go behind the headlines and polemics about repressed memories will be enthralled by this book. -- David H. Barlow, Boston UniversityRichard McNally calls this theory of amnesia "psychiatric folklore." As a therapist and a professor of psychology at Harvard, he has spent years studying the effects of trauma on people's mental processes--including memory. He is on top of the research and has done some of it himself. The investigational literature is vast, and Remembering Trauma covers virtually all of it...Elegant and impassioned. [This book] makes a supposedly complex topic simple. Or at least simple enough to make readers wonder about the ready acceptance of a notion that goes against common sense and experience. -- Debbie Nathan * Washington Post *McNally...is both a clinician who studies anxiety disorders and one of the leading scientific investigators in the field of trauma and memory. Remembering Trauma is an exhaustive review of the scientific research and clinical evidence pertaining to trauma and memory, including what is known about dreams and nightmares, flashbacks, repression, dissociation, amnesia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. -- Carol Tavris * Times Literary Supplement *There are those occasional books that restore faith in reason, whose authors have the courage to take on the professional and scientific ideologies of the age. Remembering Trauma, by Richard McNally, is such a book...I recommend this book to all those working in the field of memory and trauma and to lay readers with an interest in the intriguing field of psychological amnesia. McNally has set a standard for application of experimental and observational data to notions and hypotheses about memory and trauma. The book informs the current public and professional debates, clarifies battling ideologies, and avoids the 'political correctness' that has been so damaging to scientific inquiry. The reader, whether lay or professional, will emerge more knowledgeable and more skeptical of many scientific and clinical assertions about memory and particularly amnesia. -- Glenn Craig Davis * Journal of the American Medical Association *[McNally] addresses all of the relevant data, including those studies heralded as definitive by proponents of repressed memory. Meticulously analyzing the morass of findings, he makes sense of the rampant contradictions...McNally's synthesis of research from clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and developmental psychology provides the most comprehensive and even-handed work on this important topic. -- Stephen J. Ceci * Science *Every now and then a book appears that can be instantly recognized as essential for its field--a work that must become standard reading if that field is to be purged of needless confusion and fortified against future errors of the same general kind. Such a book is Remembering Trauma, by the Harvard psychology professor Richard J. McNally. -- Frederick Crews * New York Review of Books *'How victims remember trauma is the most divisive issue facing psychology today,' according to Richard J. McNally, professor of psychology at Harvard University, in his informative and engrossing new book Remembering Trauma...I highly recommend [this book] to anyone curious about human memory and its vicissitudes. -- Richard Restak * Washington Times *The mechanisms by which therapists, police interrogators and others can lead people to believe that they remember events that did not occur are carefully described by McNally...Anyone interested in understanding how trauma is remembered must read this book. And anyone who has been poisoned by 'recovered memories,' as victim or accused, will find it a powerful antidote. -- David Canter * New Scientist *Remembering Trauma is a powerful counterweight to a literature that has often ranged from sloppy to ill-informed to overwrought, and to a field that is too often susceptible to the promptings of politics and culture. McNally has produced a work of exemplary scholarship that should begin to free our conceptions of trauma from the grip of many contemporary illusions. If it accomplishes this, it will be a grand achievement far beyond its field. -- Sally Satel * New Republic *The importance of Richard J. McNally's new book Remembering Trauma lies not just in the superb and definitive survey McNally makes of the history of repressed memories, but also in what the book stands for: Remembering Trauma is the monument built to mark the end of the memory wars...[It] is more than the final nail in the coffin of the repressed-memory craze. It is the blueprint for how psychiatry can best progress in the years to come. -- Paul R. McHugh * Weekly Standard *McNally summarizes the science of trauma and memory and considers whether therapists can implant 'false memory.' McNally suggests that U.S. culture's position concerning all forms of abuse is characterized by hysteria, and he points out that data reveal that traumatic information is memorable and that most people remember it well. Though an individual may be unwilling to reveal a traumatic event, he argues, that should not be mistaken for repressed memory...Clinical psychologists should read McNally's book for its data summaries and discussions of applied problems, including forensics. This book is a must for therapists working with trauma victims, and it will be a valuable resource for therapists who wish to avoid unethically or naively 'implanting' false memory in their clients. -- S. K. Hall * Choice *We are fortunate that Richard McNally has produced a fine, thorough survey of what has been learned on this subject in recent years...Remembering Trauma is an indispensable work for anyone interested in Freudian theory, current therapeutic methods, and the recent history of psychology generally. It is also useful for those interested in the epistemology of memory (and its application to critical thinking), as well as issues in the philosophy of psychology. I have seldom read as clear an exposition of a complex scientific topic, all the more remarkable because it is written by a highly respected, active researcher in the field. McNally has done us all a great service. -- Gary Jason * Philosophia *In the remarkably dispassionate and thorough Remembering Trauma, Harvard scientist and clinical psychologist Richard J. McNally looks closely at the issue of traumatic memory--its history and its application in psychiatric explanations and therapy. The book systematically lays out all the claims about repressed memories and their role in mental disorders. And then McNally just as systematically demolishes every one of the claims...This book effectively ended a disgraceful therapeutic craze. -- Paul McHugh * Wall Street Journal *Table of Contents1. The Politics of Trauma 2. How We Remember 3. What Is Psychological Trauma? 4. Memory for Trauma 5. Mechanisms of Traumatic Memory 6. Theories of Repression and Dissociation 7. Traumatic Amnesia 8. False Memories of Trauma 9. A View from the Laboratory 10. Controversies on the Horizon Notes Works Cited Acknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisIndispensable to all personnel working in trauma * Contains 70 easy-to-remember rules * Shows how patients can be handled and treated with confidence in the first hours of injury * includes the approach to the patient initial assessment and resuscitation, as well as the investigation and definitive care.Table of ContentsThe primary directives. 1 Anxiety provokes memory loss: so learn a system and stick to it. 2 All 4 one and one for all. 3 Civilian and military trauma care is different. Preparation. 4 Any time preparing is time well spent. 5 If in doubt, call the Trauma Team. 6 Save yourself before the casualty. 7 The Team Leader is always right. Approach to the patient. 8 Assume the worst and proceed accordingly. 9 Read the wreckage. 10 Do a frisk or take a risk. 11 Don’t let the obvious distract from the occult. 12 The Trauma Team can only look or listen, not both. Initial assessment and resuscitation. 13 Tourniquets save lives. 14 If the bleeding is dramatic, use a novel haemostatic. 15 If you decide to crack the chest, survival’s almost nil at best. 16 The airway is more important than the cervical spine. 17 When NEXUS guidelines clear the spine, the spinal board’s a waste of time. 18 All trauma patients are dying for oxygen. 19 It is not lack of intubation that kills, it is lack of oxygenation. 20 Do not delay with a burned airway. 21 Think of cricothyrotomy when all else fails. 22 Look at the neck TWELVE times in the primary survey. 23 A hard collar does not protect the cervical spine. 24 All Trauma surgeons Occasionally Miss Cervical Fractures. 25 When patients with facial injuries look up at heaven they will soon be there. 26 Blood on the floor is lost forever more. 27 Short and thick does the trick. 28 Hidden blood loss will CRAMP your resuscitation. 29 Surgery does not follow resuscitation, it is part of resuscitation. 30 The stabbed stay stabbed until they reach theatre. 31 O Negative is good, but you can have too much of a good thing. 32 An injury above and below the abdomen implies an injury in the abdomen. 33 A penetrating wound below the nipple involves the abdomen. 34 Examination of the abdomen is as reliable as flipping a coin. 35 Neurogenic shock is hypovolaemic shock until proved otherwise. 36 Think of the causes of PEA or your patient is for THE CHOP. 37 Respiratory rate is the most sensitive indicator of deterioration, but nurses record TP not TPR. 38 Head injury alone does not cause hypotension. 39 Resuscitate the mother and the baby will look after itself. 40 Children are not small adults. 41 Everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others. 42 Limb splintage is part of resuscitation. 43 The Glasgow Coma Scale does not measure prognosis. 44 A patient has a front, a back, two sides, a top and a bottom. 45 Put a finger in before putting a tube in. 46 The agitated patient will calm down while deteriorating. 47 You are not dead until you are death warmed up. 48 The golden rule is golden fluid in the golden hour. 49 It doesn’t hurt to give analgesia. Investigation and definitive care. 50 The golden hour belongs to the patient. 51 You can assess vision with the eyes closed. 52 You may read the newspaper, but you cannot read the DPL. 53 FAST procedure, quick decision. 54 A tension pneumothorax cannot be diagnosed on a chest X-ray. 55 A supine chest X-ray may be worse than no chest X-ray at all. 56 Investigation must never impede resuscitation. 57 Serial blood gases are the signposts on the road to resuscitation. 58 Patients are transferred, not their injuries or investigations. 59 Never believe a transferring hospital. 60 Better a negative laparotomy than a positive postmortem. 61 Go down the middle and be liberal. 62 Fix the pelvis to fix the bleeding. 63 Biology is the mother of all fixation. 64 The solution to pollution is dilution. 65 It doesn’t pay to be complacent about an elderly fracture of the rib. 66 A missed tertiary survey is a missed injury. 67 With multiple casualties do the most for the most. 68 Black is beautiful, and some things are never as black as they seem. 69 Predicting survival is hit and miss with ISS and TRISS. 70 Stop the clot before it stops the patient. The last rule Death is the only certainty in life. Reader’s rules

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Book SynopsisTrauma and Orthopaedics at a Glance is an easy-to-read, highly visual guide to orthopaedics. It comprehensively covers relevant basic science and clinically-oriented anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, and the diagnosis and management of trauma, sports injuries, paediatric orthopaedics, degenerative disease, and musculoskeletal tumours.Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgements viii How to Use Your Revision Guide ix About the Companion Website x Part 1 Basic sciences 1 1 Musculoskeletal tissues 2 2 Bone metabolism 4 3 Osteoarthritis 6 4 Rheumatoid arthritis 8 5 Imaging in orthopaedics: X‐rays 10 6 Imaging in orthopaedics: other modalities 12 7 Infection 14 8 Clinical anatomy of the upper limb 16 9 Clinical anatomy of the lower limb 19 10 Clinical anatomy of the spine 22 11 Examination of the upper limb 24 12 Examination of the lower limb 26 13 Examination of the spine 28 14 The brachial plexus 30 Part 2 Adult orthopaedics 33 Upper limb 34 15 Shoulder 1 34 16 Shoulder 2 36 17 Elbow 38 18 Wrist and hand 1 40 19 Wrist and hand 2 42 20 Wrist and hand 3 44 Lower limb 46 21 Hip 46 22 Hip replacement 48 23 Knee 1 50 24 Knee 2 52 25 Foot and ankle 54 26 Spine 56 27 Tumours 58 28 Rehabilitation 60 Part 3 Paediatric orthopaedics 63 29 Developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) 64 30 Other paediatric hip conditions 66 31 Paediatric spinal disorders 68 32 Paediatric foot conditions 70 33 Neuromuscular conditions 72 34 Lower limb alignment 74 Part 4 Trauma 77 35 General principles 1 78 36 General principles 2 80 37 Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) 82 38 Upper limb trauma 1 84 39 Upper limb trauma 2 86 40 Upper limb trauma 3 88 41 Lower limb trauma 1 90 42 Lower limb trauma 2 92 43 Lower limb trauma 3 94 44 Proximal femoral fracture 1 96 45 Proximal femoral fracture 2 98 46 Cervical spine trauma 100 47 Thoracolumbar spine trauma 102 48 Trauma in children 1 104 49 Trauma in children 2 106 50 Compartment syndrome 108 51 Non‐union and malunion 110 Part 5 Working as a junior doctor in orthopaedics 113 52 Being an orthopaedic F2 114 53 Assessment of patients 116 54 The operating theatre 118 Part 6 Practical procedures 121 55 Practical procedures 1 122 56 Practical procedures 2 124 Index 126

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Book SynopsisAn understanding of current trauma imaging concepts is essential for all medical personnel involved in the care of trauma patients where the outcome may depend on a rapid assessment of the nature and severity of injuries, allowing appropriate medical management and surgical or non-surgical intervention.Trade Review"This is a good overview for trainees or non-trauma specialists. Line drawings and images effectively illustrate many of the technical considerations in injury detection." (Doody's, 23 September 2011) Table of ContentsList of Contributors vi Foreword viii Acknowledgements ix 1 Introduction 1Leonard J. King and David C. Wherry 2 Head and Neck Trauma 4Simon Barker Jason H. M. Macdonald and Antonio Belli 3 Chest Trauma 13Ioannis Vlahos and Howard Champion 4 Abdominal Trauma 24Niall Power and Mark W. Bowyer 5 Pelvic Trauma 35Madeleine Sampson and Gavin Bowyer 6 Cervical Spine Trauma 44Sivadas Ganeshalingam Muaaze Ahmad Evan Davies and Leonard J. King 7 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Trauma 56Sivadas Ganeshalingam Muaaze Ahmad Evan Davies and Leonard J. King 8 Vascular Trauma and Interventional Radiology 63Clare L. Bent and Matthew B. Matson 9 Upper Limb Injuries 72James Teh David Gay and Richard A. Schaefer 10 Lower Limb Injuries 86David Elias and Richard A. Schaefer 11 Paediatric Trauma 97Mark Griffiths and Catherine Cord-Uday 12 Imaging Trauma in Pregnancy 106Mark P. Bernstein and Anne G. Rizzo 13 Bullets Bombs and Ballistics 113Peter K. Ellis Iain Gibb and James Ryan 14 Imaging of Major Incidents and Mass Casualty Situations 122James H. Street Christopher Burns Xzabia Caliste Mark W. Bowyer and Leonard J. King Index 128

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Book SynopsisThis casebook offers detailed guidance to help practitioners understand and implement the treatments recommended in the American Psychological Association’s Clinical Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults. The authors describe the unique factors involved in PTSD treatment, and core competencies necessary for providers. Chapters then explain each treatment described in the guideline, summarize the empirical evidence for their effectiveness, and offer rich, detailed case examples that demonstrate how readers can use these interventions with real clients. Treatments described include cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive processing therapy, cognitive therapy and prolonged exposure, brief eclectic psychotherapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and narrative exposure therapy. Medications including fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline, and venlafaxine are discussed as well. Intended for use with the GuidelTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction to this Casebook Chapter 2: Foundations of PTSD Treatment Chapter 3: Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for PTSD Chapter 4: Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD Chapter 5: Cognitive Therapy for PTSD Chapter 6: Prolonged Exposure for PTSD Chapter 7: Brief Eclectic Therapy for PTSD Chapter 8: Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy for PTSD Chapter 9: Narrative Exposure Therapy for PTSD Chapter 10: Pharmacotherapy for PTSD Chapter 11: Conclusion: Treatment Themes, Shared Components, and Future Research Directions

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Book SynopsisThe day-to-day responsibility for wound management is a role usually undertaken by nurses. It includes assessing the wound, selecting an appropriate treatment, and evaluating the patients' progress. In order to do this effectively the nurse needs to understand the healing process, recognize the factors which may delay wound healing, understand how wound healing can be optimized, know how to recognize complications if they arise and know how to treat them. This text, specifically written for community nurses, including practice nurses, provides a picture of wound healing for both acute and chronic wounds that may be encountered in a community setting. An overview of the function of the skin and phases of wound healing are examined prior to looking at the relationship between wound healing and the patients' health and lifestyle. The reference is written in a question-and-answer format, and includes relevant case studies.Table of ContentsSeries Preface vii Preface ix Chapter 1 Wound healing 1 Chapter 2 Wound assessment 11 Chapter 3 Factors affecting wound healing 23 Chapter 4 Wound cleansing 30 Chapter 5 Dressings 33 Chapter 6 Surgical wounds 45 Chapter 7 Burns, scalds and minor injuries 50 Chapter 8 Leg ulcers 56 Chapter 9 Pressure sores 81 Chapter 10 Wound infection 95 Chapter 11 Miscellaneous 105 Chapter 12 Clinical effectiveness, Sarah Freeman 111 Glossary 129 Resources 133 References 136 Index 143

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Book SynopsisClinics in Developmental Medicine No. 162 The Research Programme on Shaken Baby Syndrome in Edinburgh is internationally recognised for its prominent ongoing research into the epidemiology, bio-mechanics, primary and secondary brain insults, neuroradiological aspects, medical-social aspects, and neurodevelopmental and neuropsychometric sequelae of shaking a baby. In this book, a highly distinguished team of experts from the programme present the clinician with the latest findings on the syndrome, covering the diagnosis of the syndrome itself and the long-term disability that results which, unlike other forms of child abuse associated with psychological scars, is also associated with a high degree of life-long physical and intellectual disability. This will be invaluable reading for all professionals concerned with diagnosing and treating this syndrome.Trade Review"Well written and comprehensive … .Throughout the book, there are many excellent pictures (most from real cases with no patient identifiers), illustrations, tables, and even several flow diagrams. The chapters on neuroimaging are very useful and would be of benefit to event the most accomplished neuroradiologist." (Journal of Child Neurology, November 2007)Table of ContentsPreface Martin Bax; 1. Epidemiology John Livingston; 2. Mechanisms and clinical presentation Robert Minns; 3. Haemorrhagic retinopathy of shaken injury: clinical and pathological aspects Andrew Parsons, Kristina May and Robert Doran; 4. Neuroimaging in acute and subacute non-accidental head injury: ultrasound and CT Tim Jaspen; 5. Initial and sequential MRI in non-accidental injury Maeve McPhillips; 6. Skeletal injuries in non-accidental injury Stephanie McKenzie; 7. Secondary brain insults Peter Andrews; 8. Early post-traumatic seizures Karen Barlow and Robert Minns; 9. Mechanism and management of subdural haemorrhage Jonathan Punt; 10. Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychological outcome Karen Barlow; 11. Neuropathology of non-accidental head injury Jeanne Bell; 12. Child protection and prevention Jacqueline Mok; 13. Conclusions Robert Minns and Keith Brown; Glossary of terms Nina Punt; Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book on post-injury multiple organ failure (MOF) offers a comprehensive overview and clinically focused practical guide to treating the condition. MOF is arguably the most difficult complication to manage in polytrauma patients and is responsible for the majority of trauma deaths among patients who survived the first 24 hours after injury. Beyond mortality, it has a major impact on healthcare resource utilization and a persistent negative effect on patients’ long-term reported outcomes. This book is edited by surgeons who are passionate about the topic, and about optimizing the outcomes for polytrauma patients. Grasping the fascinating pathophysiology of MOF is essential for providing patients with quality early care. Each chapter highlights key learning objectives, historical perspectives, diagnostic and therapeutic pearls, and includes a must-know summary, additional reading suggestions and future research directions. Flowcharts, decision-making guides, summary tables, graphics and clinical photographs help to maximize the learning experience and to ensure readers retain what they’ve learned. The book fills a unique niche area for many specialties dedicated to critical care of polytrauma patients and to their management before and beyond intensive care. Table of Contents1 Historic perspective and relevant evolutionary landmarks in trauma care.- 2 The definition of postinjury Multiple Organ Failure.- 3 The pathomechanism of postinjury MOF.- 4 Genomic considerations related to postinjury MOF.- 5 The epidemiology of postinjury MOF.- 6 The relevance of traumatic shock and its treatment on the epidemiology of MOF.- 7 The relevance of the timing of surgical interventions.- 8 The population at risk, predictors of MOF.- 9 Postinjury MOF with and without infection.- 10 The principles of treatment, modern therapeutic targets.- 11 Central nervous system.- 12 Respiratory failure.- 13 Cardiac failure.- 14 Liver failure.- 15 Gastrointestinal failure, clinical presentations and treatment.- 16 Kidney failure.- 17 Bone marrow failure.- 18 MOF management in low resource settings.- 19 MOF in pregnancy and its relevance to Eclampsia.- 20 MOF in paediatric patients.- 21 Summary of randomised controlled trials with significant effect on MOF outcomes.- 22 Iatrogenic causes leading to MOF.- 23 Short term outcomes, what has changed during the last 40 years?.- 24 Long term outcomes and functional outcomes.- 25 Future directions.

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Book SynopsisThe AO Principles of Fracture Management has served many generations of surgeons around the world as the source of knowledge and essential reference in the field of orthopedic trauma surgery. The fundamental principles of fracture surgery have not changed in 60 years, but the biological and clinical knowledge, as well as technological advancements have extended new possibilities in surgical treatment and offered surgeons the opportunity to explore new ways of applying the AO principles.The new third edition of this book has been expanded to include new knowledge and explore state-of-the-art technology. It also addresses pressing challenges that face orthopedic surgeons today, such as the exponential rise in fragility fractures resulting from demographic changes and an aging population. The book aims to help surgeons to successfully rise to such challenges.Key features include:Contributions from more than 50 highly renowned surgeons, scientists, and

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Book SynopsisGewalterfahrungen, sexueller Missbrauch, Unfälle, Katastrophen oder Todesfälle im nahen Umfeld, extreme Situationen können zu Traumafolgestörungen führen. Seit 2018 unterscheidet die Weltgesundheitsorganisation in ihrem Klassifikationsverzeichnis vier solcher Störungen: die „klassische“ und die komplexe posttraumatische Belastungsstörung, dazu die Anhaltende Trauerstörung und die Anpassungsstörung. Diese Langzeitfolgen werden im Buch genau vorgestellt. In den letzten Jahren wurde eine Vielzahl von Interventionen entwickelt, diese Störungen wirksam zu behandeln.Diese Neuauflage wurde aufgrund der bahnbrechenden Neuerungen, an denen der Herausgeber auf internationaler Ebene entscheidend mit beteiligt war, weitgehend neu konzipiert.Zu den Neuerungen gehören die Kapitel zu: · Komplexe posttraumatische Belastungsstörung · Gewalt in der Kindheit und ihre Folgen · Niedrigschwellige und innovative Interventionen · Verfahren der kognitiven Verhaltenstherapie · Psychodynamische Ansätze DAS Handbuch zu den psychischen Traumafolgestörungen.Trade Review“... Dieses Buch gibt einen umfassenden Überblick über Traumafolgestörungen und zahlreiche aktuelle Studienergebnisse. Es schafft Verständnis für trauma- und belastungsbedingte Störungen und vermittelt therapeutisches Wissen, um das Leiden Betroffener zu lindern oder sie zu heilen. ... Ein umfangreiches Handbuch, sowohl für Therapeut*innen als auch für Betroffene empfehlenswert.” (PiD - Psychotherapie im Dialog, Jg. 24, 2023)Table of ContentsVorwort.- Grundlagen.- Therapie.- Spezielle Aspekte.- Backmatter.

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