Exposure to potentially traumatic events puts individuals at risk for developing a variety of psychological disorders; the complexities involved in treating them are numerous and have serious repercussions. No better guide than Retraumatization exists to fulfill these goals. The editors and contributors, all highly regarded experts, accomplish six objectives to define retraumatization, outline the controversies related to it, and provide an overview of theoretical models.
Key Features
- Defines retraumatization
- Outlines the controversies related to it
- Provides an overview of theoretical models
- Presents data related to the frequency of occurrence of different forms of trauma
- Details the most reliable strategies for assessment
- Offers an overview of treatments
Additional Information
Contained within is the most current information on prevention and treatment approaches for specific populations. All chapters are uniformly structured and address epidemiological data, clinical descriptions, assessment, diagnosis and prognosis, and prevention. It is an indispensable resource that expands readers’ knowledge and skills, and will encourage dialogue in a field that has many unanswered questions.
