Traumatic Stress: From Theory to Practice

ISBN-13: 9780306450204 / Angielski / Twarda / 1995 / 402 str.

John R. Freedy; John Ed. Freedy; John R. Freedy

Opis

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.

Spis treści

Overview of the Traumatic Stress Field: Traumatic Stress: An Overview of the Field; J.R. Freedy, J.C. Donkervoet. Conservation of Resources and Traumatic Stress; S.E. Hobfoll, et al. Applying Community Psychology to the Prevention of Trauma and Traumatic Life Events; F.H. Norris, M.P. Thompson. General Principles of Biological Intervention following Trauma; H. Kudler, J.R.T. Davidson. Defining the Nature of Traumatic Events: Military Trauma; F.W. Weathers, et al. Violent Crime and Mental Health; R.F. Hanson, et al. The Mental Health Impact of Natural and Technological Disasters; B.L. Green, S.D. Solomon. The Psychological Impact of Accidental Injury: A Conceptual Model for Clinicians and Researchers; J.R. Scotti, et al. Assessment and Treatment Issues: Refugee Status, Torture, and Adjustment; P. Vesti, M. Kastrup. Helping Victims of Military Trauma; Z. Solomon, A.Y. Shalev. Helping the Victims of Violent Crime; S.A. Falsetti, H.S. Resnick. Helping the Victims of Disasters; A.C. McFarlane. Accidental Injury: Approaches to Assessment and Treatment; C.L. Best, D.P. Ribbe. Treatment of Torture Survivors: Psychosocial and Somatic Aspects; P. Vesti, M. Kastrup. Traumatic Stress: A Blueprint for the Future; J.R. Freedy, S.E. Hobfoll. Index.