Understanding Trauma and Resilience

Louise Harms is Deputy Head of Social Work and Director of Teaching and Learning, Melbourne School of Social Sciences, University of Melbourne, Australia. Her background in psychology, trauma counselling and psychotherapy have informed, and been informed by, her research interests in grief and trauma impacts on individuals and families. She has written widely in the area of trauma, and is the author of Working with people: Communication skills for reflective practice.

• 1. Introduction2. Disruption to the Self3. Restoring Trust and Connection4. Symptoms of the Body and Mind5. Meaning and Coherence6. Recognizing Rights7. Systems of Resilience8. Promoting Resilience and Recovery: An Integrative Approach9. Implications for Practice