This book examines the latest developments in theory and research in post-traumatic stress disorder. Drawing on the literature exploring personality and social psychology, it presents an integrative model of psychosocial factors affecting adjustment following traumatic stressors. It serves as an innovative contribution to the area as well as an introductory text. A main feature of the book is a series of

A Simple Guide to Understanding PTSD aims to help make understanding post-traumatic stress disorder an easier task for everyone, this is not only for those who suffer from PTSD, but to those close to a victim as well. From the origin and history of PTSD to strategies and tips to coping with and ultimately overcoming PTSD, this book will cover all that and more.

A discussion of the psychological disorder known as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, how it affects young people, and what can be done to treat this condition.

A collection of the most important writings on understanding and treating PTSD Essential Papers on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder collects the most important writings on the comprehension and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Editor Mardi J. Horowitz provides a concise and illuminating introductory essay on the evolution of our understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and establishes the conceptual framework and terminology necessary to understand the disorder. The collected essays which follow provide a rich and comprehensive take on the complexity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, illuminating such issues as the variety of individual and cultural responses, the roles of pre- and post-traumatic causative forces, and the fluctuating complexities of diagnostic categories. Divided into sections addressing the broad topics of diagnosis, etiology, and treatment, Essential Papers on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder combines classic essays with more challenging and controversial approaches. Contributors include Sigmund Freud, Erich Lindemann, Leo Eitinger, Carol C. Nadelson, Malkah T. Notman, Hannah Zackson, Janet Gornick, Bonnie L. Green, Mary C. Grace, Jacob D. Lindy, James L. Titchener, Joanne G. Lindy, Lenore C. Terr, Rosemarie Galante, Dario Foa, Edna B. Foa, Barbara Olasov Rothbaum, David S. Riggs, Tamara B. Murdock, James H. Shore, Ellie L. Tatum, William M. Vollmer, Roger K. Pittman, Scott P. Orr, Dennis F. Forgue, Bruce Altman, Jacob B. de Jong, Lawrence R. Herz, Judith Lewis Herman, Rachel Yehuda, Alexander McFarlane, Frank W. Putnam, Robert Jay Lifton, Eric Olson, Nancy Wilner, Nancy Kaltrider, William Alvarez, Michael R. Trimble, Epstein, Terence M. Keane, Rose T. Zinering, Juesta M. Caddell, John H. Krystal, Thomas R. Kosten, Steven Southwick, John W. Mason, Bruce D. Perry, Earl L. Giller, David Spiegel, Thurman Hunt, Harvey E. Dondershire, Bessel A. van der Kolk, Peter J. Lang, Robert S. Pynoos, Spencer Eth, Matthew J. Friedman, Francine Shapiro, John P. Wilson, Jacob D. Lindy, I. Lisa McCann, and Laurie Anne Pearlman.

This authored text-reference will be the first comprehensive text in the rapidly growing field of psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder.According to the NIMH, approximately 5.2 million American adults already suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. Caused by everything from combat experience to violent personal assaults to natural disasters and accidents, the incidence of PTSD has already reached epidemic proportions. The profound impact of psychological trauma and the need for proactive and scientifically-based approaches to timely prevention and evidence based treatment is unarguable and mental health programs are seeing a significant rise in the number of PTSD courses offered and services required. As a result, scholars, researchers, educators, clinicians, and trainees in the health care and human and social services need a concise and comprehensive source of authoritative information on psychological trauma and posttraumatic stress. This volume will offer a foundational understanding of the field as well cover key controversies, the influence of culture and gender, and describe state-of-the-art research and clinical methodologies in down-to-earth terms. Clinical case studies will be used liberally. - Concise but comprehensive coverage of biological, clinical and social issues surrounding PTSD - Thoroughly covers evidence-based treatments, enabling the reader to translate current research into effective practice - Exemplifies practical application through case studies

"Understanding PTSD: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments" offers a comprehensive exploration of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, shedding light on its multifaceted nature. This book delves into the symptoms and causes of PTSD, providing readers with a thorough understanding of how trauma impacts individuals across various stages of life. Through detailed chapters, it examines the disorder's effects on different populations, including children, veterans, and survivors of sexual trauma. The book also highlights the crucial role of support systems and explores effective treatment options, from evidence-based therapies to complementary approaches. By addressing the unique challenges faced by individuals with PTSD and emphasizing the importance of hope and resilience, this guide serves as a valuable resource for those affected by PTSD, their loved ones, and mental health professionals seeking to offer informed and compassionate care.

This is a must read, true story, of a soldier who returned to Civilian life, exhibiting signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. A soldier is rigidly reprogrammed with conditioned responses for combat with an enemy of his country. He is also taught responses to keep himself alive, during this combat. A training that leaves an indelible imprint upon the soldiers psyche, not totally apparent until he becomes a civilian again. You will learn why and how, a Veteran responds to the stimuli, and how it can adversely affect strangers and loved ones in civilian life, although no harm was ever intended. The objective of this book is primarily, to alert and assist, the non-military person, as well as the community at large, to better understand the returning Veteran, as they transition to civilian life. This transition is not as easy as many may think. We must honor their commitment to "their duty," to keep our Country safe. We must make a dutiful commitment of our own, to treat them with the same compassion we gave them, as our sons and daughters, before they left us. They "Did for us," what we would never have wanted to do ourselves. They are All Our Heroes--nothing less! They are all "God's children..".just as you and I are, and are to be, "Embraced, Never To Be Abandoned." Ruth Ota