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Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society

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Creators: Bessel A. Van Der Kolk, Alexander C. Mcfarlane, Lars Weisaeth
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 596
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2

ISBN: 157230457X
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.1968521
EAN: 9781572304574
ASIN: 157230457X

Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
DIVNow in paperback, this bestselling classic presents seminal theory and research on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Together, the leading editors and contributors comprehensively examine how trauma affects an individual's biology, conceptions of the world, and psychological functioning. Key topics include why certain people cope successfully with traumatic experiences while others do not, the neurobiological processes underlying PTSD symptomatology, enduring questions surrounding traumatic memories and dissociation, and the core components of effective interventions. A highly influential work that laid the foundation for many of the field's continuing advances, this volume remains an immensely informative and thought-provoking clinical reference and text. A new preface to the paperback edition situates the book within the context of contemporary research developments./DIV

Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Traumatic Stress December 12, 2007
The authors display an intimate knowledge of their subject. It is an invaluable contribution to the field of mental health. I highly recommend this book to all who have an interest in trauma stress studies.br /Mingmei Jiang BVocEdTrain(C.Sturt)

5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant September 24, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful

Thanks so much, Very happy with the speed of posting and the condition of the book.

5 out of 5 stars

Best Resource August 26, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I work with persons suffering combat PTSD. I have found this to be, by far, the best book on treatment. The authors have a depth of understanding that goes far beyond those of most other authors. No simplistic solutions, here. Not a "just change the way you think about it" approach, and not a "just put on the goggles and re-experience it until it doesn't bother you anymore" approach ... not when the crucial events are such as seeing others' bodies torn apart by efficient weapons, or losing people one has come to love. Much wisdom in this book.

4 out of 5 stars

Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society June 1, 2007
0 out of 6 found this review helpful

Overall good book. The text can be a little technical at times but well written.

5 out of 5 stars

Highly clinically relevant January 9, 2006
21 out of 21 found this review helpful

As a 2nd year psychiatry resident, I only recently discovered this text, however, am finding it incredibly helpful in understanding my patients. Although there are currently no plans for an updated edition (per the publisher as of November 2005), the material is still very relevant as far as the developmental effects of traumatic stress. I would highly recommend this to anyone who works with patients with PTSD.

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