{"product_id":"microaggressions-and-traumatic-stress-9781433828591","title":"Microaggressions and Traumatic Stress","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChallenging current definitions of trauma, Kevin L. Nadal distills the latest research on the effects of microaggressions, looking at how regular exposure to subtle discrimination can, over time, elicit similar symptoms to severe trauma. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Previous research on trauma has suggested that it results from experiencing or witnessing actual or threatened death, or serious injury, but this view has been expanding in recent years. New research has focused on the relationship between persistent, often casual social discrimination and trauma. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e In a changing world where discrimination seems to take center stage on the news, more and more individuals are able to put a name to the daily microaggressions that may plague their lives. These stressors can act as trigger mechanisms that impact their ability to cope with life stressors, affecting self-esteem and relationships. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This brief but comprehensive volume includes illustrative case studies that will help pr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book's strength lies both in its summary of trauma and microaggression research for underacknowledged members of our population and in its normalization of intersectionality… Highly recommended. * Choice *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeries Foreword\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1. A Review of Trauma Literature and Approaches\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2. What Are Microaggressions?\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3. Racial Microaggressions and Trauma\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4. Sexual Orientation Microaggressions and Trauma\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5. Gender Microaggressions and Trauma\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6. Gender Identity Microaggressions and Trauma\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7. Conclusion and Future Directions\u003cbr\u003e References\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e About the Author\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49529876218199,"sku":"9781433828591","price":33.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433828591.jpg?v=1731877211","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/microaggressions-and-traumatic-stress-9781433828591","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}