The Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma

by Reyes, Gilbert; Elhai, Jon D.; Ford, Julian D.

• ISBN13: 9780470110065
• ISBN10: 0470110066
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-10-13
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma is the only authoritative reference on the scientific evidence, clinical practice guidelines, and social issues addressed within the field of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. Edited by the leading experts in the field, you will turn to this definitive reference work again and again for complete coverage of psychological trauma, PTSD, evidence-based and standard treatments, as well as controversial topics including EMDR, virtual reality therapy, and much more.

Author Biography

Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D. Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Reyes is a clinical psychologist and Associate Dean for Clinical Training at Fielding Graduate Institute.?His specialty is working with disaster survivors and their communities.

Jon D. Elhai, Ph.D. University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
Dr. Elhai is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Disaster Mental Health Institute and the Clinical Psychology Training Program at the University of South Dakota.

Julian D. Ford, Ph.D. University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT
Dr. Ford is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He conducts therapy with adult and child survivors of trauma, as well as research on assessment and treatment of PTSD and disorders of extreme stress following trauma.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Guide for readers.

Acknowledgments.

Editorial Board.

Advisory Board.

Editorial Assistants.

Contributors.

A - W.

Author Index.

Subject Index.