The experience of traumatic events is a near-universal, albeit unfortunate, part of the human experience. Given how many individuals are exposed to trauma, it is interesting to question why some individuals are resilient in the face of trauma while others go on to develop chronic post-traumatic stress. Throughout the relatively brief history of the psychological study of trauma, a number of themes have consistently emerged; many of these themes remain essential elements within our current study of traumatic stress disorders, as summarized within this volume. The Oxford Handbook of Traumatic Stress Disorders addresses the current landscape of research and clinical knowledge surrounding traumatic stress disorders. Bringing together a group of highly-regarded experts, this volume is divided into six sections, together summarizing the current state of knowledge about 1) classification and phenomenology, 2) epidemiology and special populations, 3) contributions from theory, 4) assessment, 5) prevention and early intervention efforts, and 6) treatment of individuals with post-trauma mental health symptoms. Throughout the volume, attention is paid to identifying current controversies in the literature and highlighting directions that hold promise for future work. In this new second edition, experts on traumatic stress contribute chapters on topics spanning classification, epidemiology and special populations, theory, assessment, prevention/early intervention, treatment, and dissemination and treatment. This expanded, updated volume provides research updates and highlights areas that need continued clarification through additional research. With new chapters on adverse childhood experiences, suicide following the experience of trauma, and evidence-based treatments, the second edition provides an up-to-date and valuable resource for clinicians and investigators with interest in traumatic stress disorders.

About the Author
J. Gayle Beck, Ph.D., is the Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence, Department of Psychology, University of Memphis. Denise M. Sloan, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine.

Reviews
In their Oxford Handbook of Traumatic Stress Disorders, J. Gayle Beck and Denise M. Sloan have assembled a group of leading investigators to provide a comprehensive, empirically grounded review of the literature... the chapters are well written and scholarly, and they should be of interest to trainees and professionals in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and social work. The chapters are unusually current for an edited volume. * PsycCRITIQUES *
As a compilation of the works of various contributors, this guide from the Oxford Handbooks series provides a variety of opinions and methods with regard to traumatic stress disorders, allowing the reader ease of access to an orderly and neutral introduction to the topic. The sectioned format of the handbook enables both experts and those with an interest in the field, exposure to concise, yet enlightening overviews of the various topics... By perusing the handbook or read-ing specific chapters, both professionals and interested readers will find The Oxford Handbook of Traumatic Stress Disorders to be useful for gaining understanding of traumatic stress disorders in a well-ordered format. * Somatic Psychotherapy Today *
...an impressive book and if you have a deep interest in the field of a traumatic stress disorder then this book is well worth a look. * Dr Harry Brown, Pavilion Health Today *



Book Information
ISBN 9780190088224
Author J. Gayle Beck
Format Hardback
Page Count 1032
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 1814g
Dimensions(mm) 185mm * 256mm * 62mm