Main description:

The two volume APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology is the most comprehensive guide, text, and reference work on the subject to date. It provides a survey of all the major areas and subtopics of empirical knowledge and practical applications in the field of trauma psychology, written by top experts in the field.

Volume 1 is divided into sections on the nature of trauma, its psychological impact, major conceptual frameworks for understanding traumatization, and trauma as viewed from the diverse perspective of various disciplines. Volume 2 covers various applications of trauma psychology, including various modalities of trauma assessment, major treatment approaches across the lifespan, and multi-client and organizational practice.

The APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology will be an essential resource to specialists in trauma who need comprehensive information, to practitioners who seek to familiarize themselves with the range of approaches for trauma assessment and treatment, or for students as a graduate level or advanced undergraduate level textbook.

Contents:

Volume 1: Foundations in Knowledge
Introduction
The Study of Trauma: A Historical Overview
I. Trauma: The Territory
Defining Trauma
Empirical Study of Trauma: Methodological and Statistical Considerations
Trauma Prevalence and Socio-demographic Characteristics: An Epidemiological, Population-Based Perspective
Assisting Individuals and Communities After Natural Disasters and Community Traumas
Child Physical Abuse
Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Review of Theoretical and Empirical Literature
Military Trauma
Training in Trauma: New Haven Consensus Conference Conclusions on Core Competencies
II. The Impact of Trauma
Acute Stress Disorder
Depression and Complicated Grief
Substance Use Disorder and Trauma
Dissociation as a Trauma-Related Phenomenon
Other Disorders Often Associated with Psychological Trauma
Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD
Trauma and Memory
Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Trauma
Physical Health and Health Services Utilization
III. Conceptual Frameworks for Understanding Psychological Traumatization
Mentalizing
Modern Attachment Theory
Behavioral, Cognitive, Biological, and Neurocognitive Conceptualizations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
A Constructive Narrative Perspective on Trauma and Resilience: The Role of Cognitive and Affective Processes
Genetic and Biological Underpinnings and Consequences of Trauma
IV. Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Traumatization
Testimony About Trauma: Problems in Admissibility and Credibility
Contributions of Feminist and Critical Psychologies to Trauma Psychology
Philosophical and Existential Perspectives on Trauma
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Working with Trauma Survivors: Risk Management Principles for Clinicians
Spiritual Challenges Resulting from Trauma: Implications for Inclusive Psychotherapy
Secondary Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue
Volume Index
Volume 2: Trauma Practice
Introduction
Trauma Practice: Historical Overview
I. Trauma Assessment
Incorporating Trauma into an Assessment Interview
Psychometric Assessment of Trauma
Behavioral and Psychophysiological Assessment of Trauma
Trauma Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth
II. Treatment Approaches
Relational Theory in Trauma Therapy: The Cornerstone of Integrative Trauma Practice
Cognitive Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
The Central Autonomic Network in Trauma Etiology and Treatment
Emotion Regulation and Skills-Based Interventions
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma
Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Treating the Effects of Trauma
The Psychoanalytic Concept and Treatment of Psychological Trauma: An Evolving Perspective
Contextual Treatment of Complex Trauma
Complicated Grief: Assessment and Intervention
Psychopharmacological Treatment of Traumatization in Adults
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Children and Adolescents
Trauma-Relevant Treatment of Dissociation for Children and Adolescents
III. Multi-Client and Organizational Practice
Trauma-Focused Therapy for Older Adults
Couple and Family Therapy for Traumatic Stress Conditions
Trauma-Focused Group Therapy
Prevention of PTSD
The Sanctuary Model: Through the Lens of Moral Safety
Trauma-informed Care
Forensic Practice in the Context of Trauma
Conclusion
Looking Ahead: A Vision for the Future
Volume Index