Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family

by Don R. Catherall (Editor)

The Handbook of Stress, Trauma, and the Family is broken down into three sections, compiling research, theory and practice. The first section focuses on how traumatic stress affects intimate others, what familial characteristics affect individual susceptibility to trauma, as well as evaluation of the effectiveness of various interventions. The section on theory explores concepts of stress and intrapsychic processes underlying the intergenerational transmission of trauma, addressesing how families can buffer or enhance anxiety. The final section, entitled practice, covers assessment (presenting both the Circumplex Model and Bowenian family theory models), treatment models and treatment formats for specific populations. The major family treatment models applicable to stress and trauma are discussed, including contextual, object relations, emotionally focused and critical interaction therapy.

586 pages, Hardcover

First published August 19, 2004

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every family therapist who wants to get smarter about best practice dealing with stress, trauma and family should have this book on their shelves. These essays are compact and helpful introductions and explanations of various populations, events and theories. I didn't read all, but those that address my interests and client groups. Glad I have it and will share with my supervisees.

[Brandon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best book I have read yet on the issues surrounding trauma from a systems perspective. This book covers most general types of trauma and offers suggestions on treatment of clients that present with trauma.

[CEHD at the U of M]

Jane F. Gilgun, contributor.

[Gort · Rating 5 out of 5]

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