Traumatic Stress : The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society

The black hole of trauma / Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane -- Trauma and its challenge to society / Alexander C. McFarlane, Bessel A. van der Kolk -- History of trauma in psychiatry / Bessel A. van der Kolk, Lars Weisaeth, Onno van der Hart -- Stress versus traumatic stress : from acute homeostatic reactions to chronic psychopathology / Arieh Y. Shalev -- Acute posttraumatic reactions in soldiers and civilians / Zahava Solomon, Nathaniel Laor [i.e. Laror], Alexander C. McFarlane -- The classification of posttraumatic stress disorder / Elizabeth A. Brett -- The nature of traumatic stressors and the epidemiology of posttraumatic reactions / Alexander C. McFarlane, Giovanni de Girolamo -- Resilience, vulnerability, and the course of posttraumatic reactions / Alexander C. McFarlane, Rachel Yehuda -- The complexity of adaptation to trauma : self-regulation, stimulus discrimination, and characterological development / Bessel A. van der Kolk -- The body keeps the score : approaches to the psychobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder / Bessel A. van der Kolk -- Assessment of posttraumatic stress disorder in clinical and research settings / Elana Newman, Danny G. Kaloupek, Terence M. Keane -- Trauma and memory / Bessel A. van der Kolk -- Dissociation and information processing in posttraumatic stress disorder / Bessel van der Kolk, Onno van der Hart, Charles R. Marmar -- Traumatic stress in childhood and adolescence : recent developments and current controversies / Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, Armen Goenjian -- Prior traumatization and the process of aging : theory and clinical implications / Petra G.H. Aarts, Wybrand Op den Velde -- Legal issues in posttraumatic stress disorder / Roger K. Pitman [et autres] -- Trauma in cultural perspective / Marten W. deVries -- A general approach to treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder / Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane, Onno van der Hart -- Prevention of posttraumatic stress : consultation, training, and early treatment / Robert J. Ursano, Thomas A. Grieger, James E. McCarroll -- Acute preventive interventions / Beverley Raphael [et autres] -- Acute treatments / Gordon J. Turnbull, Alexander C. McFarlane -- Cognitive-behavioral therapy for posttraumatic stress disorder / Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Edna B. Foa -- The psychopharmacological treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder / Jonathan R.T. Davidson, Bessel A. van der Kolk -- Psychoanalytic psychotherapy of posttraumatic stress disorder : the nature of the therapeutic relationship / Jacob D. Lindy -- The therapeutic environment and new explorations in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder / Stuart W. Turner, Alexander C. McFarlane, Bessel A. van der Kolk -- Conclusions and future directions / Alexander C. McFarlane, Bessel A. van der Kolk. This Book Should Be Of Value To All Mental Health Professionals, Researchers, And Students Interested In Traumatic Stress, As Well As Legal Professionals Dealing With Ptsd-related Issues. The Black Hole Of Trauma / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk, Alexander C. Mcfarlane -- Trauma And Its Challenge To Society / Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Bessel A. Van Der Kolk -- History Of Trauma In Psychiatry / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk, Lars Weisaeth, Onno Van Der Hart -- Stress Versus Traumatic Stress : From Acute Homeostatic Reactions To Chronic Psychopathology / Arieh Y. Shalev -- Acute Posttraumatic Reactions In Soldiers And Civilians / Zahava Solomon, Nathaniel Laor [i.e. Laror], Alexander C. Mcfarlane -- The Classification Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Elizabeth A. Brett -- The Nature Of Traumatic Stressors And The Epidemiology Of Posttraumatic Reactions / Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Giovanni De Girolamo -- Resilience, Vulnerability, And The Course Of Posttraumatic Reactions / Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Rachel Yehuda -- The Complexity Of Adaptation To Trauma : Self-regulation, Stimulus Discrimination, And Characterological Development / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk -- The Body Keeps The Score : Approaches To The Psychobiology Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk -- Assessment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Clinical And Research Settings / Elana Newman, Danny G. Kaloupek, Terence M. Keane -- Trauma And Memory / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk -- Dissociation And Information Processing In Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Bessel Van Der Kolk, Onno Van Der Hart, Charles R. Marmar -- Traumatic Stress In Childhood And Adolescence : Recent Developments And Current Controversies / Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, Armen Goenjian -- Prior Traumatization And The Process Of Aging : Theory And Clinical Implications / Petra G.h. Aarts, Wybrand Op Den Velde -- Legal Issues In Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Roger K. Pitman ... [et Al.] -- Trauma In Cultural Perspective / Marten W. Devries -- A General Approach To Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Bessel A. Van Der Kolk, Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Onno Van Der Hart -- Prevention Of Posttraumatic Stress : Consultation, Training, And Early Treatment / Robert J. Ursano, Thomas A. Grieger, James E. Mccarroll -- Acute Preventive Interventions / Beverley Raphael ... [et Al.] -- Acute Treatments / Gordon J. Turnbull, Alexander C. Mcfarlane -- Cognitive-behavioral Therapy For Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Edna B. Foa -- The Psychopharmacological Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Jonathan R.t. Davidson, Bessel A. Van Der Kolk --psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder : The Nature Of The Therapeutic Relationship / Jacob D. Lindy -- The Therapeutic Environment And New Explorations In The Treatment Of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder / Stuart W. Turner, Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Bessel A. Van Der Kolk -- Conclusions And Future Directions / Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Bessel A. Van Der Kolk. Edited By Bessel A. Van Der Kolk, Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Lars Weisaeth. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Now in paperback, this bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. A new preface to the paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments.

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Presents the current state of research and clinical knowledge on traumatic stress and its treatment. Six sections examine the history of individual and societal responses to trauma, acute traumatic reactions, adaptations to trauma, mechanisms and processes of memory, developmental and cultural issues, and treatment issues. Highlights controversies in the field such as the role of memory, the relationships between biological and psychological processes, and legal issues. Of interest to mental health and legal professionals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

"Now in paperback, this bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. A new preface to the paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments."--Jacket. This bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. The preface to the 2007 paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments.