Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma (eBook)

Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D. Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA Dr. Reyes is a clinical psychologist and Associate Dean for Clinical Training at Fielding Graduate Institute.?His specialty is working with disaster survivors and their communities. Jon D. Elhai, Ph.D. University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD Dr. Elhai is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Disaster Mental Health Institute and the Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of South Dakota. Julian D. Ford, Ph.D. University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT Dr. Ford is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He conducts therapy with adult and child survivors of trauma, as well as research on assessment and treatment of PTSD and disorders of extreme stress following trauma.

Preface.

Guide for readers.

Acknowledgments.

Editorial Board.

Advisory Board.

Editorial Assistants.

Contributors.

A - W.

Author Index.

Subject Index.

"This work will serve as a clear, useful reference for those
in the field of traumatic stress studies. Comprehensive
subject/author index. Summing Up: Highly recommended."
(Choice Reviews, May 2009)

"In simple, nontechnical language, this resource outlines the
nature and description of psychological trauma, its impact and
sociopolitical effects, its prevention and treatment, current
research, professional organizations, and government policies. Each
entry ranges from three to five pages and contains a useful list of
references to journal articles, books, or web sites. The volume
allows systematic access to topics through its alphabetic
arrangement and an excellent subject and author index. This
single-volume work, therefore, fills an important research gap and
will prove valuable to students, clinicians, educators, policy
makers, and other interested persons. Highly recommended."
(Library Journal, February 15, 2009)

"This high-quality, broad-ranging volume. . .
provid[es]authoritative, factual information about psychological
trauma... needed to inform media reports, fictional
representations, public opinion, political and governmental laws
and policies, and the educational system for people across the life
span, and in scientific and professional efforts to assist trauma
survivors. This informative collection is a
"must-read" for all those interested in understanding
psychological trauma."

-Annette M. La Greca, University of Miami Editor,
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and Editorial
Board Member of the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, Journal
of Traumatic Practice, and many other peer review journals

"With contributions from many national experts, this
user-friendly comprehensive volume is a must for clinicians,
researchers, and educators working in the area of trauma."

-Betty Pfefferbaum, M.D., J.D. Chairman, Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center Director, Terrorism and Disaster Center of the
National Child Traumatic Stress Network

"The Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma (EPT) is an
imposing volume that covers an impressively comprehensive
constellation of topics. The intense effort the editors have
invested in recruiting top experts in a broad range of specialty
areas and ensuring top quality content is evident throughout.
Professionals whose work is related to psychological trauma will
undoubtedly find EPT to be an invaluable tool that they will want
to keep within easy reach, whether to quickly absorb a subject that
is new to them or to review an already familiar area."

-Steven N. Gold, PhD, Professor, Center for
Psychological Studies Director, Trauma Resolution & Integration
Program (TRIP) Nova Southeastern University

"This comprehensive volume does a remarkable job of bringing
together scholarly summaries about the vast array of issues
pertaining to the study of traumatic events and their psychological
consequences. The chapters are worthy stand-alone contributions,
but even better, together they provide a state-of-the-science
summary of the field that should be of interest to novices and
experts alike."

-Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, Professor of Epidemiology,
School of Public Health Research Professor, Institute for Social
Research University of Michiga