Psychological Debriefing

Beverley Raphael

ISBN 10: 0521647002 / ISBN 13: 9780521647007

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2000

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Debriefing has emerged as one of the most controversial interventions in clinical psychology and psychiatry. This book, published in 2000, constitutes a presentation and analysis of evidence for the efficacy, and otherwise, of psychological debriefing, in theory and application, and appraises current research findings on the proper use of such interventions. With authoritative editorial guidance, the reader is taken through the controversies surrounding debriefing of various kinds, in various settings, and at various levels of organisational supervision and control. Contributors include many of the leading international authorities in post-traumatic studies, drawing on their first-hand experiences as investigators and also witnesses, of traumatic events and their 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Psychological Debriefing
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521647002
• ISBN 13: 9780521647007
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 21D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 749 grams

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

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 unprecedented 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.