The Psychology of Acute Trauma: A Clinician’s Guide to Healing and Recovery is an essential resource that addresses the emerging focus on the treatment of acute trauma, a topic often overshadowed by the extensive literature on PTSD. This groundbreaking guide is particularly aimed at clinicians working with underserved populations, providing crucial insights into the management of acute trauma survivors during the peritraumatic period. By equipping professionals with strategies to alleviate psychological distress, prevent the onset of PTSD, and promote post-traumatic growth, this book fills a significant gap in existing literature. It offers comprehensive guidance on assessment and psychological treatment, covering vital topics such as the neurobiology of acute trauma, psychotherapy approaches, and the role of psychopharmacology. Additionally, the book explores the importance of caregiver support, resilience, and the cultural and spiritual dimensions of recovery. This guide is an invaluable tool for fostering effective trauma programs and enhancing the healing journey for acute trauma patients.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the authors - p. xvii 8. Acknowledgments - p. xix 9. Endorsements - p. xxi 10. Chapter 1. What is trauma? - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. The next day: beginning the process of recovery - p. 9 12. Chapter 3. The neurobiology of acute trauma - p. 21 13. Chapter 4. Appreciating the impact of complex trauma - p. 29 14. Chapter 5. The psychology of acute trauma: assessment and case conceptualization - p. 39 15. Chapter 6. Psychological interventions for hospitalized trauma patients - p. 55 16. Chapter 7. Psychopharmacologic interventions for trauma patients - p. 79 17. Chapter 8. Understanding and treating nightmares - p. 89 18. Chapter 9. Somatic therapies and acute trauma - p. 99 19. Chapter 10. Neurocognitive disorders and delirium - p. 107 20. Chapter 11. Substance use and misuse - p. 117 21. Chapter 12. Severe and persistent mental illness - p. 129 22. Chapter 13. When treatment is traumatic: understanding and addressing medical trauma - p. 137 23. Chapter 14. The support network - p. 149 24. Chapter 15. Breaking down barriers: addressing social determinants of health - p. 161 25. Chapter 16. Considering cultural context - p. 173 26. Chapter 17. Spiritual aspects of recovery - p. 183 27. Chapter 18. Posttraumatic growth and survivorship - p. 193 28. Chapter 19. Teaching the next generation of clinicians - p. 201 29. Chapter 20. Building an effective trauma and acute care surgical psychology program - p. 215 30. Chapter 21. Future directions - p. 229 31. Chapter 22. Talking trauma: selected dialogs for challenging situations - p. 237 32. Chapter 23. Trauma narratives: historical and literary examples - p. 263 33. Appendix: clinical tools and worksheets - p. 279 34. Index - p. 293
The Psychology of Acute Trauma: A Clinician’s Guide to Healing and Recovery is an essential resource that addresses the emerging focus on the treatment of acute trauma, a topic often overshadowed by the extensive literature on PTSD. This groundbreaking guide is particularly aimed at clinicians working with underserved populations, providing crucial insights into the management of acute trauma survivors during the peritraumatic period. By equipping professionals with strategies to alleviate psychological distress, prevent the onset of PTSD, and promote post-traumatic growth, this book fills a significant gap in existing literature. It offers comprehensive guidance on assessment and psychological treatment, covering vital topics such as the neurobiology of acute trauma, psychotherapy approaches, and the role of psychopharmacology. Additionally, the book explores the importance of caregiver support, resilience, and the cultural and spiritual dimensions of recovery. This guide is an invaluable tool for fostering effective trauma programs and enhancing the healing journey for acute trauma patients.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. About the authors - p. xvii 8. Acknowledgments - p. xix 9. Endorsements - p. xxi 10. Chapter 1. What is trauma? - p. 1 11. Chapter 2. The next day: beginning the process of recovery - p. 9 12. Chapter 3. The neurobiology of acute trauma - p. 21 13. Chapter 4. Appreciating the impact of complex trauma - p. 29 14. Chapter 5. The psychology of acute trauma: assessment and case conceptualization - p. 39 15. Chapter 6. Psychological interventions for hospitalized trauma patients - p. 55 16. Chapter 7. Psychopharmacologic interventions for trauma patients - p. 79 17. Chapter 8. Understanding and treating nightmares - p. 89 18. Chapter 9. Somatic therapies and acute trauma - p. 99 19. Chapter 10. Neurocognitive disorders and delirium - p. 107 20. Chapter 11. Substance use and misuse - p. 117 21. Chapter 12. Severe and persistent mental illness - p. 129 22. Chapter 13. When treatment is traumatic: understanding and addressing medical trauma - p. 137 23. Chapter 14. The support network - p. 149 24. Chapter 15. Breaking down barriers: addressing social determinants of health - p. 161 25. Chapter 16. Considering cultural context - p. 173 26. Chapter 17. Spiritual aspects of recovery - p. 183 27. Chapter 18. Posttraumatic growth and survivorship - p. 193 28. Chapter 19. Teaching the next generation of clinicians - p. 201 29. Chapter 20. Building an effective trauma and acute care surgical psychology program - p. 215 30. Chapter 21. Future directions - p. 229 31. Chapter 22. Talking trauma: selected dialogs for challenging situations - p. 237 32. Chapter 23. Trauma narratives: historical and literary examples - p. 263 33. Appendix: clinical tools and worksheets - p. 279 34. Index - p. 293
