Sleeplessness, depression, and anxiety are common symptoms of the burnout that often accompanies living with a loved one who has experienced some kind of traumatic stress. Burnout in Families focuses on the emotional vulnerability of families exposed to the chronic or acute stress of one of its members. Editor Charles R. Figley brings together seven psychologists from around the United States to take a closer look at what's now known as secondary traumatic stress disorder.
Key Features
- Comprehensive review of the available literature on family burnout.
- Solutions for treating and preventing family burnout.
- Insights into marital and family discord that follows traumatic events.
- Ideal for university-level psychology, family therapy, and social work courses.
Additional Information
It's well known that the loss of a child, a life-threatening injury, sexual assault, or combat experience can affect the victim in traumatic ways, but what's often overlooked is how this trauma affects those closest to the victim - the family. The authors provide a comprehensive review of the available literature and offer solutions for treating and preventing family burnout and the marital and family discord that inevitably follows.
