A Practical Approach to Trauma : Empowering Interventions

Name: A Practical Approach to Trauma
Brand: SAGE Publications Inc
SKU: 9781412916387
Price: 19600 KES
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ISBN: 9781412916387

by Priscilla Dass-Brailsford

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Format Paperback / softback

ISBN-10 1412916380

ISBN-13 9781412916387

Publisher SAGE Publications Inc

Imprint SAGE Publications Inc

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Apr 5th, 2007

Print length 384 Pages

Weight 524 grams

Dimensions 15.40 x 22.90 x 2.30 cms

Product Classification: Textbook, coursework Counselling & advice services Social counselling and advice services Psychotherapy Psychotherapy

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Provides an overview of the field of trauma that includes a history of the field, theoretical perspectives and methods that provide a paradigm for stage appropriate, culture-based therapy which can be integrated into existing therapeutic orientations. This book also includes individual approaches in trauma intervention.

A Practical Approach to Trauma: Empowering Interventions provides trauma counselors with effective guidelines that enhance skills and improve expertise in conducting empowering therapeutic interventions. Taking a practitioner’s perspective, author Priscilla Dass-Brailsford focuses on practical application and skill building in an effort to understand the impact of extreme stress and violence on the human psyche.

Key Features:

Offers comprehensive coverage of trauma intervention: The wide coverage of the different levels of trauma— individual, community, institutional—and attention to the current theoretical and research literature makes this text the most comprehensive regarding trauma and its treatment.
Highlights the intersection between trauma and culture: An ecological perspective focuses on the importance of viewing behavior within its social setting and examining the physical and psychosocial barriers to trauma recovery.
Emphasizes the theme of "empowerment": Empowerment focuses on client strengths as the practitioner is encouraged to support clients towards resiliency.
Provides an extensive historical background: The book examines multigenerational trauma experienced by several ethnic minority groups.
Includes case studies and worksheets: Case studies gleaned from the author’s clinical experience provide a snapshot of the field and make the work of trauma come alive.

Intended Audience:
This is an ideal text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses on psychological trauma in the departments of Counseling, Psychology, Human Services, and Social Work. It is also a useful resource for practicing clinicians.

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