Stress and Trauma by Patricia A Resick

Stress and Trauma by Patricia A Resick

Stress and Trauma provides a well-written, accessible overview of traumatic stress studies. It reviews the full range of clinical disorders that may result from extreme stress, with particular emphasis on the most common disorder - post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The book reviews research on the prevalence of trauma and the prevalence of relevant disorders following trauma. It goes on to look at psychological theories of stress and trauma, the biology of stress and trauma reactions, and the factors prior to, during and after traumatic events that place people at particular risk for the development of psychological problems. The book goes on to look at treatment of trauma-related psychological problems, and covers the use of medication and a range of psychological treatments. Different types of therapy are described and research findings on these approaches are reviewed. Stress and Trauma will provide a valuable overview of the area for advanced undergraduates, early post-graduate training, and mental health professionals seeking an update of recent developments.

"Stress and Trauma by Patricia AResick is an interesting and engaging book. It will be an essential resource for students of psychology, medicine, nursing, as well as mental health professionals who require a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the complicated field of stress and trauma. The book is not merely a scholarly summary of the existing knowledge, it provides interesting new perspectives on the field, all within a readable and interesting format." - Allison Harvey, Oxford University, UK

"Traumatic stress is a growth area, with books and papers appearing with great rapidity. Many have jumped on the trauma bandwagon, leading to a distortion of the field. However, true experts in the field continue to contribute, and this pleasingly attractive little book is one such contribution. [Therapists] will benefit enormously from the authoritative overview of the field the author offers. The prose is fluent and easy. This book is a pleasure to read. Highly recommended." - Kalyana Rodrigo, Sexual and Relationship Therapy"Stress and Trauma is a well-written, concise yet comprehensive, overview of the field by one of the international experts. Dr Resick has distilled an incredible amount of information regarding the presentation, prevalence, theories, biology, risk factors, and treatment of post-trauma reactions into an easy to read delight. Even diverse areas and findings, which are common in this relatively young field are presented and discussed in an easy to read and grasp manner. Numerous case examples bring the concepts alive and illustrate the range from normal stress to traumatic stress. The depth and breadth of information covered is astounding. This volume will serve as an excellent introduction to the area for the less experienced reader as well as a comprehensive overview for the more knowledgeable reader ... I will recommend it often!" - Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA"Stress and Trauma by Patricia A. Resick is an interesting and engaging book. It will be an essential resource for students of psychology, medicine, nursing, as well as mental health professionals who require a comprehensive, yet accessible introduction to the complicated field of stress and trauma. The book is not merely a scholarly summary of the existing knowledge, it provides interesting new perspectives on the field, all within a readable and interesting format." - Allison Harvey, Oxford University, UK

Matthew J. Friedman, MD, PhD, was Executive Director of the National Center for PTSD, White River Junction VA Medical Center, for almost 25 years. He now serves as Senior Advisor to the Center and remains Professor of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. In 2014 he helped to establish the National PTSD Brain Bank, a collaborative effort of the National Center for PTSD and other leading academic and research institutions. Dr. Friedman is a Distinguished Lifetime Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), and past chair of the scientific advisory board of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). He chaired the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-5 Work Group that developed diagnostic criteria for PTSD and related disorders. He is a recipient of the ISTSS Lifetime Achievement Award, among many other honors. Terence M. Keane, PhD, is Director of the Behavioral Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD, Associate Chief of Staff for Research at the VA Boston Healthcare System, and Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Dean for Research at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Keane is past president of ADAA, ISTSS, and the Division of Trauma Psychology of the American Psychological Association (APA Division 56). He is a recipient of the ISTSS Lifetime Achievement Award, among many other awards. Patricia A. Resick, PhD, ABPP, is Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke University Medical Center. She was Director of the Women's Health Sciences Division of the National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System from 2003 to 2013. Dr. Resick has served on the editorial boards of nine scientific journals, as Associate Editor of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, and as president of ISTSS and of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT). She is a recipient of awards including the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement from ISTSS, the Leadership Award from the Association for VA Psychologist Leaders, the Outstanding Contributions Award for Educational/Training Activities from ABCT, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from APA Division 56.

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ISBN 13	9781841691909
ISBN 10	1841691909
Title	Stress and Trauma
Author	Patricia A Resick
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2000-12-21
Number of pages	216
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