1st Edition

Trauma and Physical Health Understanding the effects of extreme stress and of psychological harm

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

Trauma research and clinical practice have taught us much about the widespread problems of child maltreatment, partner violence, and sexual assault. Numerous investigations have documented links between such trauma exposure and long-term negative mental health consequences. As we learn more about traumatic stress, however, increasing attention has been drawn to the less studied physical health... Read more

Trauma and Primary Care: A Framework and Introduction to Integrating Trauma Treatment into Primary Care, Victoria Banyard, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Valerie Edwards  1. The association between childhood abuse, health and pain-related problems, and the role of psychiatric disorders and current life stress, Natalie Sachs-Ericsson,Kiara Cromer,Annya Hernandez & Kathleen Kendall-Tackett  2. Victimization, chronic pain and fatigue: A unique opportunity for collaborative care, Boudewijn van Houdenhove, Patrick Luyten, Ulrich Egle  3. The impact of traumatic childbirth on health through the undermining of breastfeeding, Cynthia Good Mojab  4. The complexity of links between trauma and health: The role of gender, Victoria Banyard  5. Thinking outside the box: Why research on self-efficacy and sleep disorders is relevant for trauma survivors, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett  6. Where Does It Hurt? How Victimization Impacts Presentation and Outcomes in Primary Care, Stephanie Dallam  7. Client-centered care: Integrating the perspectives of adult CSA survivors and clinicians, Carol A. Stalker, Candice L. Schachter, Eli Teram & Gerri C. Lasiuk  8. Healthcare can change from within:  A sustainable model for intimate partner violence intervention and prevention in healthcare settings, Bruce Ambuel, Kevin Hamberger, Mary Beth Phelan, & Marie Wolff

Biography

Victoria L. Banyard is Full Professor of Psychology at the University of New Hampshire, USA.

Valerie J. Edwards is Research Psychologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA.

Kathleen A. Kendall-Tackett is Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, USA.

'This important and well-documented book describes the significant role that child abuse and later trauma play in adult health and well-being. Generally unrecognized, because their origins are buried in time, concealed by shame, and avoided in medical practice, the authors help us understand how to become comfortable and effective in routinely exploring these problems with patients.'

Vincent J. Felitti, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, USA