Coping With Catastrophe: A Handbook Of Post-disaster Psychological Aftercare
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Author Description
Coping with Catastrophe is a practical handbook for people who provide psychosocial aftercare for victims of disasters. This completely revised and updated second edition includes the latest findings on the nature and effects of trauma, the psychological debriefing process and the effects of emergency work, and the latest treatment models for post-traumatic stress and abnormal grief. Eminently practical and easy to read, Coping with Catastrophe provides readers with information and skills to respond effectively and confidently to the needs of disaster survivors. It will be of immense value to a wide variety of helping professionals and carers, including social workers, psychologists, doctors, voluntary counsellors, and all those whose work brings them into contact with disaster victims.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook investigates the most effective psychological interventions and support frameworks for individuals providing psychosocial aftercare to disaster survivors. The author, Stewart Hodgkinson, synthesizes clinical research and practical field experience to provide a structured approach to trauma management. The text serves as a comprehensive guide for professionals, detailing the physiological and psychological impacts of catastrophic events while outlining evidence-based strategies for debriefing and long-term recovery support.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the nature and long-term effects of trauma on disaster survivors
- Methodologies for the psychological debriefing process
- Examination of the secondary effects of trauma on emergency workers and caregivers
- Clinical treatment models for post-traumatic stress disorder and abnormal grief
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the field of social work and emergency response frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for practical aftercare implementation. Experts highlight the book's accessible prose and its ability to translate complex clinical findings into actionable steps for frontline responders.
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Publication Date:
1998-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203133420
ISBN-13:
9780203133422
Psychology
Social Work
Trauma
Mental Health
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