The Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice

Joe Tucci

ISBN 10: 1787755770 / ISBN 13: 9781787755772

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB, 2024

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The definitive Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice brings together the work of leading international trauma experts to provide a detailed overview of trauma-informed practice and intervention: its history, the latest frameworks for practice and an inspiring vision for future trauma-transformative practice.The Handbook is interdisciplinary, incorporating trauma research, interpersonal neuroscience, the historical and continuing experiences of victims and survivors, and insights from practitioners. It addresses a range of current issues spanning polyvagal theory, the social brain, oxytocin and the healing power of love, and the neuropsychological roots of shame. It also considers trauma through the lens of communities, with chapters on healing inter/transgenerational trauma and building communities' capacity to end interpersonal violence.Furthermore the Handbook makes the case for a new way of thinking about trauma - trauma transformative practice. One which is founded on the principle of working with the whole person and as part of a network of relationships, rather than focusing on symptoms to improve practice, healing and recovery.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, GB
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787755770
• ISBN 13: 9781787755772
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.19W x 2.59H x 22.61D centimeters 15.19 centimeters width by 2.59 centimeters height by 22.61 centimeters depth
• Weight: 700 grams

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Synopsis

The definitive Handbook of Trauma-Transformative Practice brings together the work of leading international trauma experts to provide a detailed overview of trauma-informed practice and intervention: its history, the latest frameworks for practice and an inspiring vision for future trauma-transformative practice.

The Handbook is interdisciplinary, incorporating trauma research, interpersonal neuroscience, the historical and continuing experiences of victims and survivors, and insights from practitioners. It addresses a range of current issues spanning polyvagal theory, the social brain, oxytocin and the healing power of love, and the neuropsychological roots of shame. It also considers trauma through the lens of communities, with chapters on healing inter/transgenerational trauma and building communities' capacity to end interpersonal violence.

Furthermore the Handbook makes the case for a new way of thinking about trauma - trauma transformative practice. One which is founded on the principle of working with the whole person and as part of a network of relationships, rather than focusing on symptoms to improve practice, healing and recovery.

About the Author

Ed Tronick, Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, UMass Chan Medical School, Chief Faculty, Early Relational Health Fellowship