Counseling Survivors of Traumatic Events

by Weaver, Andrew J.

• ISBN13: 9780687052431
• ISBN10: 0687052432
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

Every pastor dreads this call -- a member of your congregation has been murdered, a member of your congregation has been raped, a member of your congregation has been in a catastrophic accident. What do you do? As you fly out the door to offer care, what will you meet? How can you help? An extraordinary number of survivors of such events turn to clergy for help first. Often these survivors develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Knowing how to recognize PTSD and how to minister in these crisis situations is critical for caregivers. Through case illustrations, Weaver, Flannelly, and Preston offer practical advise and resources so that caregivers can access needed information in a matter of minutes before heading to the hospital or crime scene. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Andrew J. Weaver is Director of Research at the HealthCare Chaplaincy, responsible for coordinating psychological research for fifty chaplains in thirty healthcare institutions in the New York City area. Dr. Weaver is also an ordained United Methodist minister with twenty-two years of experience in ministry Laura T. Flannelly is Associate Professor of Nursing at the University of Hawaii, specializing in mental health nursing John D. Preston is Associate Professor of Psychology at Alliant International University in Sacramento, California, and Vice President at the Professional School of Psychology in Sacramento, California

Table of Contents

Foreword-Charles R. Figley, Ph.D.	11	(4)
How to Use This Book	15	(4)
PART I: INTRODUCTION
Clergy, Faith, and Psychological Trauma	19	(12)
Understanding Psychological Trauma	31	(8)
Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder	39	(10)
PART II: CASE STUDIES
Case 1: Motor Vehicle Accident	49	(8)
Case 2: Natural Disaster (Hurricane)	57	(8)
Case 3: Terrorism	65	(8)
Case 4: School Violence	73	(8)
Case 5: The Suicide of a Child	81	(8)
Case 6: Childhood Cancer	89	(10)
Case 7: Traumatic Bereavement	99	(6)
Case 8: Pregnancy Loss	105	(8)
Case 9: Torture (Refugee)	113	(8)
Case 10: Rape	121	(8)
Case 11: Hate Crime	129	(8)
Case 12: Police Officer	137	(10)
Case 13: Combat Veteran	147	(8)
Case 14: Burn Survivor	155	(8)
Case 15: Elder Abuse	163	(10)
Case 16: Compassion Fatigue in a Pastor	173	(10)
PART III: SUMMARY
Responding to a Crisis: Clergy's Unique Advantages	183	(8)
Making a Referral to a Mental Health Specialist	191	(6)
Self-Care	197	(6)
Summary and Conclusions	203	(2)
Glossary of Terms	205	(4)
Index	209