The two volume APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology is the most comprehensive guide, text, and reference work on the subject to date. It provides a survey of all the major areas and subtopics of empirical knowledge and practical applications in the field of trauma psychology, written by top experts in the field. Volume 1 is divided into sections on the nature of trauma, its psychological impact, major conceptual frameworks for understanding traumatization, and trauma as viewed from the diverse perspective of various disciplines. Volume 2 covers various applications of trauma psychology, including various modalities of trauma assessment, major treatment approaches across the lifespan, and multi-client and organizational practice. The APA Handbook of Trauma Psychology will be an essential resource to specialists in trauma who need comprehensive information, to practitioners who seek to familiarize themselves with the range of approaches for trauma assessment and treatment, or for students as a graduate level or advanced undergraduate level textbook.
Volume 1: Foundations in Knowledge Introduction The Study of Trauma: A Historical Overview I. Trauma: The Territory Defining Trauma Empirical Study of Trauma: Methodological and Statistical Considerations Trauma Prevalence and Socio-demographic Characteristics: An Epidemiological, Population-Based Perspective Assisting Individuals and Communities After Natural Disasters and Community Traumas Child Physical Abuse Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse: Review of Theoretical and Empirical Literature Military Trauma Training in Trauma: New Haven Consensus Conference Conclusions on Core Competencies II. The Impact of Trauma Acute Stress Disorder Depression and Complicated Grief Substance Use Disorder and Trauma Dissociation as a Trauma-Related Phenomenon Other Disorders Often Associated with Psychological Trauma Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD Trauma and Memory Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Trauma Physical Health and Health Services Utilization III. Conceptual Frameworks for Understanding Psychological Traumatization Mentalizing Modern Attachment Theory Behavioral, Cognitive, Biological, and Neurocognitive Conceptualizations of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder A Constructive Narrative Perspective on Trauma and Resilience: The Role of Cognitive and Affective Processes Genetic and Biological Underpinnings and Consequences of Trauma IV. Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives on Traumatization Testimony About Trauma: Problems in Admissibility and Credibility Contributions of Feminist and Critical Psychologies to Trauma Psychology Philosophical and Existential Perspectives on Trauma Legal and Ethical Considerations in Working with Trauma Survivors: Risk Management Principles for Clinicians Spiritual Challenges Resulting from Trauma: Implications for Inclusive Psychotherapy Secondary Traumatization and Compassion Fatigue Volume Index Volume 2: Trauma Practice Introduction Trauma Practice: Historical Overview I. Trauma Assessment Incorporating Trauma into an Assessment Interview Psychometric Assessment of Trauma Behavioral and Psychophysiological Assessment of Trauma Trauma Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth II. Treatment Approaches Relational Theory in Trauma Therapy: The Cornerstone of Integrative Trauma Practice Cognitive Therapy Exposure Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy The Central Autonomic Network in Trauma Etiology and Treatment Emotion Regulation and Skills-Based Interventions Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Treating the Effects of Trauma The Psychoanalytic Concept and Treatment of Psychological Trauma: An Evolving Perspective Contextual Treatment of Complex Trauma Complicated Grief: Assessment and Intervention Psychopharmacological Treatment of Traumatization in Adults Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) for Children and Adolescents Trauma-Relevant Treatment of Dissociation for Children and Adolescents III. Multi-Client and Organizational Practice Trauma-Focused Therapy for Older Adults Couple and Family Therapy for Traumatic Stress Conditions Trauma-Focused Group Therapy Prevention of PTSD The Sanctuary Model: Through the Lens of Moral Safety Trauma-informed Care Forensic Practice in the Context of Trauma Conclusion Looking Ahead: A Vision for the Future Volume Index
