Retraumatization Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention

1. Editors’ Introduction

Victoria M. Follette, Melanie P. Duckworth and William T. O’Donohue, University of Nevada, Reno

2. Retraumatization Defined

Victoria M. Follette and Melanie P. Duckworth, University of Nevada, Reno

3. Controversies Associated with Retraumatization

William T. O’Donohue, University of Nevada, Reno

4. Theories of Retraumatization

Aditi Vijay, Follette & Duckworth.

5. Assessment of Traumatic Responding Occurring as a Consequence of Retraumatization

Richard Bryant, University of New South Wales

6. Treatment of Traumatic Responding Occurring as a Consequence of Retraumatization

Barbara Rothbaum, Emery University School of Medicine

Section II: Retraumatization Occurring in the Context of Armed Combat

7. Multiple Experiences of Combat Trauma

Terence M. Keane, Harvard Medical School and VA Boston Health Care System

Josef Ruzek, Center for PTSD and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System

8. Combat Trauma and Sexual Violence as Concurrent Traumatic Experiences

Candice M. Monson and Patricia A. Resick, VA National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System and Boston University

9. Combat Trauma Occurring in the Presence of a Prior History of Trauma

Robyn Walser, Palo Alto Health Care System

Section III: Retraumatization Occurring in the Context of Interpersonal Violence

1. Multiple Experiences of Adult Sexual Trauma

Mary Koss, University of Arizona

2. Adolescent and Adult Sexual Trauma when there is a history of Child Sexual Abuse

Victoria M. Follette and Aditi Vijay, University of Nevada, Reno

3. Adult Sexual Trauma Occurring in the Presence of a Prior History of Non-Sexual Trauma

Heidi Resnick, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, MUSC

4. Multiple Experiences of Domestic Violence and associated Relationship Features

Alan Fruzzetti, University of Nevada, Reno

5. Domestic Violence Occurring in the Presence of a Prior History of Trauma

Pam Alexander, Stone Center, Wellesley

6. Community Violence

Benjamin E. Saunders and Daniel W. Smith, National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center, MUSC

Section IV: Retraumatization Occurring in the Context of Man-Made and Natural Disasters

7. Acts of Terrorism

Tony Papa, University of Nevada, Reno

George A. Bonanno, Teachers College, Columbia University

8. Transportation Disasters

Melanie P. Duckworth, University of Nevada, Reno

Tony Iezzi, London Health Sciences Centre

9. Natural Disasters

Fran Norris, National Center for PTSD

Biography

Melanie P. Duckworth, PhD, is Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Nevada– Reno, USA. She is a well-published author whose work can be found in numerous academic journals.

Victoria M. Follette, PhD, is Psychology Department Chair and Professor at the University of Nevada– Reno, USA. She is also the 2006 recipient of the university’s Silver Compass Award and the 2008 recipient of the Foundation Professor Award.

“This text contains the most cutting-edge information on issues related to retraumatization. It examines issues specific to particular populations and provides recommendations for reducing the risk of retraumatization and targeting its associated consequences. It has the potential to stimulate research and inform the delivery of clinical services.” - Susan M. Orsillo, Suffolk University, Massachusetts, USA      

“This unique volume tackles the neglected areas of revictimization and retraumatization, areas that currently pose the greatest challenges to trauma theory and practice.” - Chris Brewin, University College, London, UK

“The range of theoretical perspectives and the coverage of the scientific and clinical evidence concerning retraumatization in this book is unprecedented and will be an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, educators, and students for many years to come.” - Julian D. Ford, University of Connecticut Health Center, USA