Breath of Relief: Transforming Compassion Fatigue Into Flow

Karl La Rowe, 2005

Compassion fatigue, also known as secondary traumatic stress syndrome, is pervasive among caregiving professionals and family members. It increasingly affects the rest of society, destabilizing social and political systems.

Burnout: The Cost of Caring

Christina Maslach, 2003

The author describes the problem of "burnout" common in people in the helping professions, and points out that its causes come from the work environment rather than the individual. This is in contrast to most other studies of burnout, which view it as strictly the individual's problem and thus something to be treated on the individual level.

Helping Grieving People - When Tears Are Not Enough

J. Shep Jeffreys, 2005

Helping Grieving People is a training manual for care providers who will provide support and counseling to those grieving death, illness, and other losses. The author addresses grief as it affects a variety of relationships and discusses different intervention and support strategies.

Compassion Fatigue

Charles R. Figley, 1995

Designed as help for the therapist, it is also appropriate, and may be as or more important, for helpers who happen to be mothers, spouses, children, or even friends who find themselves suffering from the personal after-effects of being around physical, mental, emotional or psychological trauma of others - acting as mediators, menders, negotiators, and/or reservoirs of the pain and troubles of others.

Command and Control of Disaster Operations

Walter Green, 2001

Topics covered include the Incident Command System, Command Posts, Emergency Operations Center facilities and organization, emergency plans and guidance documents, information management, interface procedures, communications, strategy and tactics, decision processes, risks and safety, media relations, documentation, stress management, and standards and ethics.

Coping with Catastrophe

Pete Hodgkinson, 1998

A practical handbook for people who provide psychosocial aftercare for victims of disasters. Includes the latest findings on the nature and effects of trauma, the psychological debriefing process and the effects of emergency work, and the latest treatment models for post-traumatic stress and abnormal grief.

Crisis Intervention Handbook

Albert R. Roberts, 2005

Focuses on crisis intervention services for persons who are victims of natural disasters, school-based and home-based violence, violent crimes, and personal or family crises. It applies a unifying model of crisis intervention, making it appropriate for front-line crisis workers-clinical psychologists, social workers, psychiatric-mental health nurses, and graduate students who need to know the latest steps and methods for intervening effectively with persons in acute crisis.

Crisis Intervention Strategies

Richard K. James, 2004

In this new edition of their best seller, Richard K. James and Burl E. Gilliland present the latest research, theories, and techniques of this rapidly evolving field, along with case material from real crisis situations. Authoritative, class-tested, and based on the authors 'extensive experience teaching crisis intervention courses, the book includes information on cutting-edge topics such as cyber counseling via the Internet and compassion fatigue.

Interventions Following Mass Violence and Disasters

Elspeth Ritchie, Patricia Watson, Matthew Friedman (Editors), 2005

Bringing together over 40 leading experts in disaster mental health, this essential volume presents practical clinical guidelines grounded in the best science available.

Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters

Leon Schein, Henry Spitz, Gary Burlingame (Editors)

Here an international group of authorities join in an exploration of medical treatment, group intervention plans, and more, pairing case histories with suggestions and examples for treatment. Any mental health collection needs this comprehensive handbook.

The Trauma of Terrorism

Yael Danieli, Danny Brom, Joe Sills (Editors)

That is what the editors of this volume have sought to provide. They have assembled an important, highly practical "what to do" guide to providing appropriate services after terrorist acts. Dedicated to the victims and survivors of terrorism, their families, and those who care for them, this ambitious compendium achieves a near exhaustive coverage of what needs to be dealt with in emergency situations and their aftermath.

Effective Treatments for PTSD

Edna B. Foa (Editor), Terence M. Keane (Editor), Matthew J. Friedman, 2004

This is an excellent review of all the major modalities of treatment for PTSD, including some that have wide use with traditional or anecdotal support but little or no adequate scientific research, such as psychodynamic, hypnosis, and art therapies. New, relatively un-researched approaches such as EMDR are indeed included, as well as the 'gold standards' of CBT and medications.

EMDR Solutions : Pathways to Healing

Robin Shapiro (Editor), 2005

Chapter by chapter, readers are introduced to key techniques based in the powerful standard protocol of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The inventor of each technique explains and illustrates his or her method using a variety of case examples. Mixing a how-to approach with ample clinical wisdom, this book will help clinicians excel when using EMDR to treat clients.

Healing Trauma

Peter A. Levine, 2005

Researchers have shown that survivors of accidents, disaster, and childhood trauma often endure life-long symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to unexplained physical pain, fatigue, illness, and harmful "acting out" behaviors reflecting these painful events. Today, millions in both the bodywork and the psychotherapeutic fields are turning to Peter A. Levine?s breakthrough Somatic Experiencing methods to effectively overcome these challenges.

Measurement of Stress, Trauma and Adaptation

B. Hudnall Stamm (Editor), 1996

Drawing directly from the community of scholars who are developing instruments to measure aspects of stress, trauma, and adaptation, Dr. B.H. Stamm has assembled an impressive and invaluable tool for researchers and practitioners in this field.

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook

Martha Davis, Matthew McKay, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman, 2000

Although the sheer size of this dense workbook might cause initial hyperventilation--280 full-size sheets of text--take heart (and a deep breath!): the many self-assessment tools and calming techniques presented in this fifth edition can help overcome anxiety and promote physical and emotional well-being.

Traumatic Treatment Techniques

Jacqueline Garrick (Editor), Mary Beth Williams (Editor), 2005

"Two established leaders in the practice of psychological trauma therapy provide a survey of approaches that are on the edge."

Harold Kudler, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services, Duke University

Traumatic Stress

Bessel A. van der Kolk, Alexander C. McFarlane, Lars Weisaeth (Editors), 2006

World leaders on the nature of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD): In this volume they bring together a wide range of authors to present the historical development of and current approaches to the treatment of the ongoing effects of traumatic experience.

Treating Psychological Trauma and PTSD

John P. Wilson (Editor), Matthew J. Friedman (Editor), Jacob D. Lindy, 2004

"This book represents a genuinely innovative contribution to theory development, and it should encourage us to take a fresh look at PTSD, particularly in terms of its etiology, symptomatology and treatment....This book embraces a wide range of treatments, both those that are well established and those that are innovative."--Trauma

Treating Traumatized Children

Beverly James, 1989

This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. An afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offers extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children, including a list of other sources that focus on specific events.

Burnout in Families

Charles R. Figley, 1997

Brings together seven psychologists from around the United States to take a closer look at what's now known as secondary traumatic stress disorder - the burnout that occurs when family members care for or just live with other family members who have undergone a traumatic life event.

Combat Stress Injury

Charles R. Figley, 2006

This volume represents a definitive collection of the most current theory, research, and practice in the area of combat and operational stress management, edited by two experts in the field. The chapters in this volume will collectively demonstrate that combat stress can effectively be managed through prevention and training prior to combat, stress reduction methods during operations, and desensitization programs immediately following combat exposure.

The Handbook of Stress, Trauma and the Family

Don R. Catherall, 2004

Examines what is known about how the traumatic stress of an individual affects other family members, what familial characteristics decrease vulnerability to stress and trauma, and how effective different family or marital interventions can be.

Treating Traumatized Children

Beverly James, 1989

This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. An afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offers extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children, including a list of other sources that focus on specific events.

Treating Trauma and Traumatic Grief in Children and Adolescents

Judith A. Cohen, Anthony P. Mannarino, Esther Deblinger, 2006

This is one of the first books to present a systematic treatment approach, grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy, for traumatized children and their families. Provided is a comprehensive framework for assessing posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and other symptoms; developing a flexible, individualized treatment plan; and working collaboratively with children and parents to build core skills in such areas as affect regulation and safety.

War Trauma

Raymond Scurfield, 2006

A Vietnam Trilogy reveals the psychiatric impact of war on soldiers and veterans, denied or minimized by government and the military. The effects go on for decades, and we are still just learning to understand them. Through efforts to treat veterans of past conflicts Raymond Scurfield, a nationally-renowned authority on post-traumatic stress disorder, illustrates the inevitability of lifelong psychiatric, psychological and social scars from today's conflicts as well.

Brief Treatments for the Traumatized

Charles R. Figley, 2002

This book explains how to apply brief, existing, generic treatments to help manage the traumatized and diminish or eliminate their traumatic symptoms. These recommended brief treatments are guided by sound assessment methods that can be verified empirically. The treatment chapters provide detailed information for the practitioner, including ways to incorporate the treatment approach into an overall plan.

Burnout in Families

Charles R. Figley, 1997

Brings together seven psychologists from around the United States to take a closer look at what's now known as secondary traumatic stress disorder - the burnout that occurs when family members care for or just live with other family members who have undergone a traumatic life event.

Compassion Fatigue

Charles R. Figley, 1995

Designed as help for the therapist, it is also appropriate, and may be as or more important, for helpers who happen to be mothers, spouses, children, or even friends who find themselves suffering from the personal after-effects of being around physical, mental, emotional or psychological trauma of others - acting as mediators, menders, negotiators, and/or reservoirs of the pain and troubles of others.

Disaster in Mental Health Services

Diane Myers, David Wee, 2004

This book provides a compelling account and analysis of the delicate balance between power and resistance and the ways in which developing conceptions of 'self' must be entered into any theoretical model.

Empathy in the Treatment of Trauma and PTSD

Rhiannon Thomas, John P. Wilson, 2004

Survivors of trauma bring to their treatment setting an emotional intensity and a level of distress that can put considerable strain upon a clinician's empathic sensitivity.

The Handbook of Stress, Trauma and the Family

Don R. Catherall, 2004

Examines what is known about how the traumatic stress of an individual affects other family members, what familial characteristics decrease vulnerability to stress and trauma, and how effective different family or marital interventions can be.

Handbook of Women, Stress and Trauma

Kathleen Tackett (Editor), 2005

It is the first text to merge research from the fields of trauma and women's health and development. Using a lifespan developmental approach, the text begins by addressing specific issues that women face at various stages in their lives, drawing upon theories of development and exploring how women's relationships with others buffer-or sometimes cause-stress and trauma.

Mapping Trauma and its Wake

Charles R. Figley (Editor), 2006

In this book Charles Figley, founding president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), has assembled the pioneers in the burgeoning field of traumatology. This volume presents autobiographical essays of sixteen leaders in the field, each of whom has been recognized by the ISTSS for their contributions to the advancement of the field.

The Pain of Helping

Patrick J. Morrissette, 2004

Psychological injury has long been recognized as a serious risk to a variety of helping professionals, and the mental health field has responded to this need with a recent explosion of literature addressing the issue. Unfortunately, with such an enormous increase in available information comes additional opportunities for confusion.

The Post-Traumatic Self

John P. Wilson (Editor), 2006

Organized into three sections, the first will focus on the effects that trauma can have on the stages of attachment early in life. The second section will present a new psychobiological model of trauma therapy. The final section of the book will address a variety of issues concerning the restoration of meaning and the re-integration of personality following a traumatic experience.

Post-Traumatic Therapy and Victims of Violence

Frank M. Ochberg M.D. (Editor), 1988

This volume describes PTSD along with clinical guidelines for a broad spectrum of effective treatment approaches. Promotes theoretical, therapeutic, and administrative understanding of the chronic and delayed post-traumatic stress disorders.

Psychological Trauma and Adult Survivor Theory

Lisa McCann, Laurie Anne Pearlman, 1990

In this remarkable book, the authors' extensive clinical experience with traumatized clients, as well as their profound awareness of the limitations of existing paradigms, have directed them to construct a new, comprehensive heuristic theory that can be applied effectively across different victim populations.

Traumatology of Grieving

Charles Figley, 1998

Focuses on the unique features of death-related post-traumatic stress disorder, its assessment, and treatment. It enables mental health professionals to distinguish between those who are going through the 'normal' grieving process in the aftermath of a traumatic event, and those who are suffering from PTSD.

Treating Compassion Fatigue

Charles R. Figley, 2002

Compassion Fatigue is the latest in an evolving concept known in the field of traumatology as Secondary Traumatic Stress, or the stress experienced by caregivers. At focus in this volume are the assessment, treatment and prevention of Compassion Fatigue.