Description
Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma-Informed Practice: A Practical Guide, Third Edition offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of post-traumatic stress and other reactions that may develop following exposure to traumatic events such as life-threatening situations, violent crime, sexual assault, or witnessing death. Post-traumatic stress is characterized by persistent emotional distress and disruption to psychological well-being. This fully updated edition presents the latest research and practical insights in a clear user-friendly format. It is designed to inform and support a wide range of professions, from general practitioners, counsellors, psychologists, and other professionals-including paramedics, military personnel, police officers, social workers, and humanitarian aid workers-who encounter trauma in their work. It will also be of help to trauma survivors and their families wishing to understand more about the impact of psychological trauma and what may help. The guide begins with an overview of post-traumatic stress and related conditions, foundational knowledge on trauma responses, theoretical frameworks, assessment, treatment, and research, along with a brief history of the field. New chapters explore emerging concepts such as post-traumatic growth, highlighting how individuals can derive meaning from adversity and move beyond recovery. Updated discussions on traumatic loss and workplace trauma, reflecting the latest theoretical developments. Drawing on decades of clinical and research experience, authors Regel and Joseph provide practical tools for identifying signs of post-traumatic stress in contexts including bereavement, physical injury, and occupational trauma. Their evidence-based strategies informed by current research and best practice guidelines make this an essential resource for professionals.
About the Author
Stephen Regel is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK. He was the Clinical Lead at the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth until his retirement. He has worked with trauma services in Northern Ireland, with the Victim Support Homicide Service, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the British Red Cross and other agencies, and with the emergency services in the UK and abroad as well as humanitarian aid agencies on workplace trauma support programmes. He was awarded an OBE in 2013 for services to victims of trauma. Stephen Joseph is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an Emeritus Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he tutored on the counselling and psychotherapy training programme, and was co-director of the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth. Prior to that he was a research tutor on the clinical psychology programme at the University of Warwick. He has co-edited or authored several books on trauma, including Understanding Posttraumatic Stress (Wiley, 1997), Trauma, Recovery, and Growth (Wiley, 2008), What Doesn't Kill Us (Basic, 2011), and Trauma and the Therapeutic Relationship (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013).
Reviews
This is such a helpful and accessible book for all those working alongside people who have experienced traumatic events. The evidence and guidance are clearly summarised and brought to life through case examples. I really recommend it and wouldn't be without it. * Dr Sarah Davidson, MBE, Head of Psychosocial and Mental Health for the British Red Cross *
Post-Traumatic Stress brings together decades of research and clinical experience to offer a powerful and compassionate exploration of trauma. Stephen Regel and Stephen Joseph enrich understanding of trauma's emotional and behavioural impacts, the risk factors associated with PTSD, and effective ways to assess and support people affected by it. Wise and humane, the book demonstrates how trauma can profoundly disrupt our beliefs and sense of self-while also offer opportunities for growth and connection. * Lesel Dawson, Associate Professor, Co Director Good Grief Festival, and Co Director Bristol Centre for Grief Research & Engagement. *
Clear, accessible and fundamentally useful, this book is a must-read for journalists and media teams covering people's stories of trauma and distress. We too can be frontline workers and we owe it to ourselves and our contributors to have a greater understanding and awareness of how to work with sensitivity and informed compassion. Written by true experts in the field, with a vast wealth of knowledge and insight, I can't recommend this book highly enough. * Jo Healey, author of 'Trauma Reporting, A Journalist's Guide to Covering Sensitive Stories' *
This new edition is excellent as before, but this new and revised edition has plenty of new and updated material which will be invaluable for first responders and those providing their support. It has everything you wanted to know about trauma, especially applicable to workplace and other settings in accessible language. We will recommend it highly for our peer support officers, counsellors and others providing welfare services. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) *
This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the diagnosis of (and history and debates around this) and theoretical approaches for understanding and treating trauma and PTSD. The wealth of experience of the authors shines through in the clear and practical guidance; this is further enhanced by the personal reflections and helpful case illustrations, which connect theory to the 'real world' of clinical practice. The chapter on therapeutic work with asylum seekers and refugees highlights the need for a holistic and human rights focused approach to treatment and offers advice for therapists seeking to provide evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions. This book is highly recommended to all psychological therapists seeking to support traumatised individuals in an evidence-informed way. * Dr. Francesca Brady, The Helen Bamber Foundation *
This book offers fresh perspectives on trauma, blending theory with real-life examples. Expertly written, it draws on the author's extensive professional and personal experiences to deepen understanding. A valuable guide for those working with people affected by trauma, including emergency care professionals, social workers, nurses, and teachers. * Dr. Jo Mildenhall, Phd, UK College of Paramedics *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198946748
Author Stephen Regel
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 337g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 12mm
About the Author
Stephen Regel is an Honorary Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK. He was the Clinical Lead at the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth until his retirement. He has worked with trauma services in Northern Ireland, with the Victim Support Homicide Service, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the British Red Cross and other agencies, and with the emergency services in the UK and abroad as well as humanitarian aid agencies on workplace trauma support programmes. He was awarded an OBE in 2013 for services to victims of trauma. Stephen Joseph is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and an Emeritus Professor in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK, where he tutored on the counselling and psychotherapy training programme, and was co-director of the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth. Prior to that he was a research tutor on the clinical psychology programme at the University of Warwick. He has co-edited or authored several books on trauma, including Understanding Posttraumatic Stress (Wiley, 1997), Trauma, Recovery, and Growth (Wiley, 2008), What Doesn't Kill Us (Basic, 2011), and Trauma and the Therapeutic Relationship (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013).
Reviews
This is such a helpful and accessible book for all those working alongside people who have experienced traumatic events. The evidence and guidance are clearly summarised and brought to life through case examples. I really recommend it and wouldn't be without it. * Dr Sarah Davidson, MBE, Head of Psychosocial and Mental Health for the British Red Cross *
Post-Traumatic Stress brings together decades of research and clinical experience to offer a powerful and compassionate exploration of trauma. Stephen Regel and Stephen Joseph enrich understanding of trauma's emotional and behavioural impacts, the risk factors associated with PTSD, and effective ways to assess and support people affected by it. Wise and humane, the book demonstrates how trauma can profoundly disrupt our beliefs and sense of self-while also offer opportunities for growth and connection. * Lesel Dawson, Associate Professor, Co Director Good Grief Festival, and Co Director Bristol Centre for Grief Research & Engagement. *
Clear, accessible and fundamentally useful, this book is a must-read for journalists and media teams covering people's stories of trauma and distress. We too can be frontline workers and we owe it to ourselves and our contributors to have a greater understanding and awareness of how to work with sensitivity and informed compassion. Written by true experts in the field, with a vast wealth of knowledge and insight, I can't recommend this book highly enough. * Jo Healey, author of 'Trauma Reporting, A Journalist's Guide to Covering Sensitive Stories' *
This new edition is excellent as before, but this new and revised edition has plenty of new and updated material which will be invaluable for first responders and those providing their support. It has everything you wanted to know about trauma, especially applicable to workplace and other settings in accessible language. We will recommend it highly for our peer support officers, counsellors and others providing welfare services. * Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) *
This book offers a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the diagnosis of (and history and debates around this) and theoretical approaches for understanding and treating trauma and PTSD. The wealth of experience of the authors shines through in the clear and practical guidance; this is further enhanced by the personal reflections and helpful case illustrations, which connect theory to the 'real world' of clinical practice. The chapter on therapeutic work with asylum seekers and refugees highlights the need for a holistic and human rights focused approach to treatment and offers advice for therapists seeking to provide evidence-based and culturally sensitive interventions. This book is highly recommended to all psychological therapists seeking to support traumatised individuals in an evidence-informed way. * Dr. Francesca Brady, The Helen Bamber Foundation *
This book offers fresh perspectives on trauma, blending theory with real-life examples. Expertly written, it draws on the author's extensive professional and personal experiences to deepen understanding. A valuable guide for those working with people affected by trauma, including emergency care professionals, social workers, nurses, and teachers. * Dr. Jo Mildenhall, Phd, UK College of Paramedics *
Book Information
ISBN 9780198946748
Author Stephen Regel
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 337g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 12mm
