Encyclopedia of Psychological Trauma

Gilbert Reyes, Ph.D. Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CADr. 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, SDDr. 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, CTDr. 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.

• Preface. Guide for readers.Acknowledgments.Editorial Board.Advisory Board.Editorial Assistants.Contributors.A - W.Author Index.Subject Index.

“This work will serve as a clear, useful reference for those in the field of traumatic stress studies. Comprehensive subject/author index. Summing Up: Highly recommended.” (Choice Reviews, May 2009) "In simple, nontechnical language, this resource outlines the nature and description of psychological trauma, its impact and sociopolitical effects, its prevention and treatment, current research, professional organizations, and government policies. Each entry ranges from three to five pages and contains a useful list of references to journal articles, books, or web sites. The volume allows systematic access to topics through its alphabetic arrangement and an excellent subject and author index. This single-volume work, therefore, fills an important research gap and will prove valuable to students, clinicians, educators, policy makers, and other interested persons. Highly recommended." (Library Journal, February 15, 2009)