Synopses & Reviews
Debriefing has emerged as one of the most controversial interventions in clinical psychology and psychiatry. This book constitutes an unprecedented presentation and analysis of evidence for the efficacy of psychological debriefing, in theory and application. It also appraises current research findings on the proper use of such interventions. The reader, with authoritative editorial guidance, is taken through the controversies surrounding debriefing of various kinds, in various settings, and at various levels of organizational supervision and control. Contributors include many leading international authorities in post-traumatic studies, drawing on first-hand experiences as investigators and witnesses of traumatic events and effects. From major disasters affecting large numbers or even whole communities, to individual experiences of road traffic accidents, assault, or childbirth, the range of topics and points of view presented will make this an essential reference and guide for all practitioners--whatever their point of view.
Review
"This is an exceptionally complete body of work encompassing some of the most noteworthy experts in the field who have contributed their expertise to discussions of the many controversies surrounding psychological debriefing. The reader is given a resource and a guide for clinical practice. Having worked with a number of individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder myself, I value a resource that can collectively present information to be both adsorbed and implemented." Doody's Review Service ®"This book is uniformly well written and offers some chapters to provoke, others to refernce and none to bore. It has international appeal, covers a range of trauma and will be appreciated by many professionals, not just those with a special interest in psychological trauma." British Journal of Psychiatry"...a comprehensive analysis of the evidence both for and against psychological debriefing and provide authoritative guidance on its uses and limits...the authors delineate the current role of psychological debriefing from trauma." JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association Aug 2001"This book certainly provides a wealth of theories, descriptions and experience, and as such could offer support to those psychiatrists working closely and regularly with trauma victims." International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Synopsis
Leading international authorities in post-traumatic studies draw on their first-hand experiences as investigators and often witnesses of traumatic events and their effects, in this balanced critical review of evidence for the efficacy, and otherwise, of psychological debriefing. From major disasters affecting large numbers or even whole communities, to individual experiences of road traffic accidents, assault or childbirth, the range of topics and points of view presented will make this an essential reference and guide for all practitioners - whatever their point of view.
Synopsis
A balanced critical review of psychological debriefing by an eminent international team.
Synopsis
Leading international authorities in post-traumatic studies draw on first-hand experiences as investigators and often witnesses of traumatic events and their effects in this balanced critical review of the efficacy, and otherwise, of psychological debriefing. Ranging from major disasters to individual traumatic experiences, this is essential reading for all relevant practitioners.
Table of Contents
Overview: key issues in the conceptualisation of debriefing; Part I. Key Conceptual Framework of Debriefing: 1. Historical concepts and present patterns: stress management and debriefing; 2. Debriefing: its role in the spectrum of prevention and acute management of psychological trauma; 3. Briefing and debriefing: psychological interventions in acute stressor situations; 4. Traumatic stress and the concept of debriefing: theoretical frameworks and potential effects and other settings; Part II. Debriefing: Models, Research and Practice: 5. Critical incident stress debriefing: evolutions, effects and outcomes; 6. Debriefing with emergency services: critical incident stress management; 7. Debriefing and body recovery: war grave soldiers; 8. Debriefing and body recovery: police in a civilian disaster; 9. Debriefing after massive road trauma: perceptions and outcomes; 10. Debriefing and motor vehicle accidents: interventions and outcomes; 11. Debriefing with service personnel in war and peace roles: experience and outcomes; 12. Debriefing post disaster: follow-up after a major earthquake; 13. Debriefing after disaster; 14. Children and debriefing: theory, interventions and outcomes; 15. Debriefing adolescents after critical life events; Part III. Adaptations of Debriefing Models: 16. Delayed debriefing: after a disaster; 17. Debriefing in different cultural frameworks: experience with indigenous populations; 18. The concept of debriefing and its application to staff dealing with life threatening illnesses such as cancer, AIDS and other conditions; 19. Traumatic childbirth and the role of debriefing; 20. Debriefing staff after assaults by patients; 21. Multiple stressor debriefing as a model for intervention; Part IV. Debriefing Overview and Future Directions: 22. Concerns about debriefing: challenging the mainstream; 23. Is consensus possible about debriefing? 24. Can debriefing work? critical appraisal of theories of interventions and outcomes with directions for future research; 25. A conceptual framework for mass trauma: implications for adaptation and intervention; Conclusion: debriefing: science, belief and wisdom; Index.