Renowned scientists and practitioners provide a concise summary of current theory, research, and clinical practice regarding traumatic stress. An integrative biopsychosocial theory of trauma response provides a framework for the book. Chapters consider the frequency and likely mental health consequences of a wide range of traumatic events-including military trauma, violent crime, natural and technological disasters, accidental injury, and torture. This comprehensive reference features state-of-the-art psychosocial and biological treatments and community-based intervention strategies.
A traumatic event can turn your world upside down, but there is a path out of PTSD. This reassuring guide presents the latest on effective treatments that help you combat fear, stop stress in its tracks, and bring joy back into your life.
Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms Mary Beth Williams, Soili Poijula. Eisenberg, D. M., R. C. Kessler, C. Foster, F. E. Norlock, ... Ellis, A. 2001. Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better: ...
Professor Baker also advises strategies to prevent post-traumatic stress in the first place. Full of real-life case studies, this is essential reading for trauma sufferers, their family and friends, and specialists alike.
The volume presents cutting-edge theory and research on CTSDs, considers diagnostic controversies, and identifies core elements of effective, culturally responsive treatment.
There are treatments for PTSD that work, and many that do not. This book presents evidence, rather than theory, anecdote, or case report.
A sevenyear - old girl , whose father strangled her mother and then carried the body to the bedroom , forces all her friends to play the mommy game . In the mommy game , " you play dead , and I'll pick you up . " Bloch et al .
"The book's first section, Developing Basic Tools For Managing Stress, is devoted to establishing a safe framework for trauma resolution.
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Moreover, they should read it from cover to cover. This compilation . . . is authoritative, very readable, and extremely well crafted.