Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to T

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A thorough, user-friendly guide of basic knowledge and group interventions for psychological trauma from terrorist attacks and other catastrophic disasters There is relatively little literature on the psychological trauma caused by catastrophic disasters, including terrorist attacks and the impending threats of terrorism. Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to... Read more

A thorough, user-friendly guide of basic knowledge and group interventions for psychological trauma from terrorist attacks and other catastrophic disasters

There is relatively little literature on the psychological trauma caused by catastrophic disasters, including terrorist attacks and the impending threats of terrorism. Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to Treatment fills that gap by comprehensively discussing ways to minimize the psychological damage resulting from catastrophic disasters as well as the trauma developed from the threat of future terrorist attacks. The book provides thorough presentations of almost manualized group methods for the prevention and treatment of the acute and longer-term psychological effects for children, adolescents, and adults.

Appropriate treatment immediately after a catastrophe can diminish harmful psychological effects, enhance an individual’s quality of life, decrease psychosomatic illnesses and the exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, increase the effective utilization of medical facilities, and decrease medical expenses. In this book, internationally renowned authorities provide practical expert suggestions and helpful examples to illustrate the interventions and provide a quick reference for professionals facing the aftermath of prospective terrorist disasters and other catastrophic events.

Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to Treatment is divided into four sections. The first section provides an overview of the book; the second discusses the foundations and broad issues which potentially affect the outcome of group treatment; the third section presents group models which address the particular needs of children, adolescents, parents, emergency service personnel, and mental health practitioners; and the fourth part considers future directions of treatment. Designed to be used as a comprehensive single source for professionals working with victims of trauma caused by terrorism or catastrophic disaster, this book can be read and used in its entirety, or specific chapters detailing treatments can be chosen and used independently as needed. Extensive references allow opportunities for further research.

Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to Treatment presents unique first-person accounts of September 11th and examines:

the neurobiological effects of a traumatic disaster
the effective use of psychotropic medication
the implications of living with ongoing terrorist threats
a new framework for preparedness and response to disasters and trauma for children and families
cultural, religious, and ethnic differences related to the prevention and treatment of psychological sequelae
the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic grief
retraumatization, distressing reminders, and their effects on post-traumatic adjustment
the knowledge trauma therapists need to integrate small group principles
the diagnosis and group treatment of acute and long-term effects with adults and children
the use of spiritual principles after a terrorist disaster or catastrophic event
nine types of groups appropriate for specific populations

Psychological Effects of Catastrophic Disasters: Group Approaches to Treatment is a timely, comprehensive reference for social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, health professionals, mental health professionals, educators, and students.

The royalties from this book shall be donated to organizations which provide direct services to those who continue to be affected by the events of September 11th, 2001 and Hurricane Katrina (August 29th, 2005). Read less

About the Editors
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments
PART I: OVERVIEW
Chapter 1. Trauma, Terror, and Fear: Mental Health Professionals Respond to the Impact of 9/11—An Overview (Terence M. Keane and Linda A. Piwowarczyk)
Conceptual Models
Levels of Intervention
Controversies
On-Site Roles for Mental Health Providers
Clinician Self-Care
Chapter Content
Summary
PART II: FOUNDATIONS
Chapter 2. Images of Trauma: The Aftermath of Terrorism and Disasters (Henry I. Spitz and Rebecca E. Spitz)
Introduction
Case Illustrations
Summary
Chapter 3. Mental Health Issues and Implications of Living Under Ongoing Terrorist Threats (Sara A. Freedman and Rivka Tuval-Mashiach)
Introduction
Historical Perspective
Ongoing Terrorist Threats: What Is the Difference?
Ongoing Terrorist Threats: Current Research on the Israeli Experience
Mental Health Issues
Treatment Implications
Treatment During Ongoing Terrorist Threats
Conclusions
Chapter 4. Neurobiology of Trauma (Craig L. Katz and Rachel Yehuda)
Introduction
Impact of the Traumatic Event on Mind and Brain
Role of the Mental Health Professional During the Recoil Phase
A Neuroendocrine Perspective on the Posttraumatic Period
A Neuroanatomical Perspective on the Posttraumatic Period
Conclusion
Chapter 5. Children and Families: A New Framework for Preparedness and Response to Danger, Terrorism, and Trauma (Robert S. Pynoos, Alan M. Steinberg, Merritt D. Schreiber, and Melissa J. Brymer)
Introduction
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Selected Literature Review on Children and Terrorism
Unique Challenges Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction
The Ecology of Terrorism and Danger
The Ecology of Response
Public Mental Health Strategies
Research Issues for Children and Families in the Aftermath of Weapons of Mass Destruction
Ethical Issues in Mental Health Research After Terrorism
Chapter 6. Traumatic Reactions to Terrorism: The Individual and Collective Experience (K. Chase Stovall-McClough and Marylene Cloitre)
Introduction
Trauma and Attachment Theory
The Nature and Impact of Traumatic Events
Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Terrorism and Mental Health: Research Findings
Traumatic Reactions to Terrorism: Special Considerations
Conclusions and Implications for Recovery
Chapter 7. Clinical Issues in the Psychopharmacology of PTSD (Steven B. Rudin, Serena Y. Volpp, and Randall D. Marshall)
Introduction
Rationale for Pharmacotherapy
Clinical Issues Related to Pharmacotherapy of PTSD
Overview of the Literature on Pharmacotherapy
Classes of Medication: Antidepressants
Classes of Medication: Sedatives/Hypnotics
Classes of Medication: Mood Stabilizers
Classes of Medication: Antipsychotics
Classes of Medication: Autonomic Nervous System Modulators
Alternative Medications
Summary
Appendix: Index of Medications
Chapter 8. Respecting Cultural, Religious, and Ethnic Differences in the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Sequelae (Yael Danieli and Kathleen Nader)
Introduction
Learning About a Culture
Identifying the Components of Culture
Cultural Issues and Reactions to Trauma and Treatment
Conclusions
Chapter 9. Contextual Influences on Posttraumatic Adjustment: Retraumatization and the Roles of Revictimization, Posttraumatic Adversities, and Distressing Reminders (Christop

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Rose, Joseph; Spitz, Henry I; Schein, Leon; Burlingame, Gary; Muskin, Philip R.

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