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Zusatztext . . . this text provides a comprehensive overview of the existing empirical status of early psychological intervention following trauma. The early intervention literature is characterized by controversy and inconsistent findings, yet the editors have managed to arrange chapters reporting an array of approaches and views in such a way as to provide the reader with a clear overview of this complex area. This text is an essential read for clinicians working with traumatized clients, whether in a clinical or medico-legal capacity, and an invaluable summary of the most up-to-date empirical findings for researchers in the traumatic stress field. Klappentext The introduction of a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the 1980 edition of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders heralded the dawn of modern psychotraumatology. On the strength of the conceptual refinements offered by thisnew diagnosis! much consideration has been given to the challenge of effecting early intervention after trauma. To do so offered the prospect of preventing initial reactions developing into a debilitating chronic disorder with comlicating co-morbidities.Some of the original proponents of early intervention protocols have continued to claim that such provision will mitigate the effects of traumatic events! prevent the onset of a traumatic stree syndrome! allow early detection of those who may require further help and help re-establish a homeostaticequilibrium. The evidence base for making these claims has never been made explicit. More recent clinical trials suggest a more qualified position ought to be taken with respect to what should reasonably and reliably claimed for early intervention techniques used to date. More alarming is thegrowth cluster of studies warning against certain types of intervention.The optimism which once prevailed with respect to what early intervention after trauma might achieve has! in recent years! been replaced by controversy and defensively entrenched posturing.This book aims to provide a comprehensive update on the accumulated experience in the field of early intervention after trauma and defines standards for service provision. It does so by reviewing the historical traditions and theoretical foundations for early interventions and linksrecommendationsfor psychological first aid to a substantial body of multidisciplinary evidence. The ultimate aim of this book is to reconstruct an informed evidence base for early intervention after trauma. Zusammenfassung This book describes and explains early reactions experienced by those exposed to trauma and offers specific recommendations about the types of help and support that will be welcomed by survivors and their families. It redefines the ground rules for psychological first aid, promotes evidence-based practice and encourages further research....
