Author: David F. WeePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emergency medical personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
The Effects of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) on Emergency Medical Services Personnel Following the Los Angeles Civil Disturbance
Author: David F. WeePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emergency medical personnel
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
Author: The Integration and Management of Traumatized People After Terrorist Attacks
Author: Suat BegecPublisher: IOS Press
ISBN: 1586037048
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
This book brings together papers from academics and experts to develop a concept on the treatment of traumas and depression caused by terrorist attacks and the integration of the victims into society. Even though the topic is closely related to psychology, at the same time it has strong links with social and economic matters. Therefore, the psychological impact of trauma together with sociological and economic impacts are analyzed and reflected in this book. This publication deals with overcoming the harmful effects of trauma caused by terrorist attacks and sustaining the integration of traumatized people into society. The aim of the editors is to provide an international guide to facilitate the integration of terror victims into society and the book is beneficial for academicians, government officials and anyone who have studies in this area.
Facilitating Resilience and Recovery Following Trauma
Author: Lori A. ZoellnerPublisher: Guilford Publications
ISBN: 1462513816
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
This volume synthesizes cutting-edge research on natural processes of resilience and recovery, highlighting implications for trauma treatment and prevention. Prominent experts examine what enables many trauma survivors to heal over time without intervention, as well what causes others to develop long-term psychiatric problems. Identifying key, modifiable risk and resilience factors--such as cognitions and beliefs, avoidance, pain, and social support--the book provides recommendations for when (and when not) to intervene to promote recovery. Illustrative case examples are included. A section on specific populations discusses children, military personnel, and low socioeconomic status or marginalized communities.
Police Psychology and Its Growing Impact on Modern Law Enforcement
Author: Mitchell, Cary L.Publisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1522508147
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 364
Book Description
Police psychology has become an integral part of present-day police agencies, providing support in the areas of personnel assessment, individual and organizational intervention, consultation, and operational assistance. Research-based resources contribute to those efforts by shedding light on best practices, identifying recent research and developments, and calling attention to important challenges and growth areas that remain. Police Psychology and Its Growing Impact on Modern Law Enforcement emphasizes key elements of police psychology as it relates to current issues and challenges in law enforcement and police agencies. Focusing on topics relevant to assessment and evaluation of applicants and incumbent officers, clinical intervention and prevention, employee wellness and support, operational consultation, and emerging trends and developments, this edited publication is an essential reference source for practicing police psychologists, researchers, graduate-level students, and law enforcement executives.
Anxiety Disorders
Author: Stephen M. StahlPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136445889
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Drs. Stephen M. Stahl and Bret A. Moore have created an instant classic in Anxiety Disorders: A Guide for Integrating Psychopharmacology and Psychotherapy. Anxiety Disorders is a comprehensive reference for the psychiatry and psychology student, intern, or resident, early career psychiatrist or psychologist, and the busy clinician. It distills the most important information regarding combined treatments for anxiety and presents the material in an easily accessible, understandable, and readable format. Each chapter addresses a specific type of disorder: PTSD, panic, generalized anxiety, obsessive-compulsive and other disorders, and is authored by prominent clinicians with years of experience in providing integrated, individualized treatments. With its thorough exploration of psychopharmacological treatments, psychosocial treatments, and, crucially, the integration of the two, Anxiety Disorders is a text no 21st-century clinician or student can afford to be without.
Index Medicus
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 1828
Book Description
Vols. for 1963- include as pt. 2 of the Jan. issue: Medical subject headings.
Psychological Interventions in Times of Crisis
Author: Laura Barbanel, EdD, ABPPPublisher: Springer Publishing Company
ISBN: 082613226X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
There is controversy as to whether psychological interventions in the aftermath of disaster are helpful or not. This book addresses these controversies and describes the responses that psychologists have made in different parts of the world to disaster.
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) & Defusing
Author: George Everly, Jr.Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943001163
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) & Defusing serves as a practical field guide, in digest and outline form, for providing psychological intervention to groups. These two interactive group crisis intervention tactics are most effective at restoring unit cohesion and unit performance in homogeneous groups.
Treating Compassion Fatigue
Author: Charles R. FigleyPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135454604
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
In recent years, much has occurred in the field of traumatology, including the widening of the audience and the awareness of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This book from celebrated traumatology pioneer Charles Figley, further clarifies the concept of compassion fatigue through theory, research, and treatment. The basic thesis of this book is the identification, assessment, and treatment of compassion fatigue and this is done over eleven chapters, each from distinguished researchers in the field.