Charura, Divine
Trauma Demystified: A Guide for Students and Practitioners
- ISBN 13:
- 9780335251742
- author:
- Charura, Divine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 23 x 19 x 1 centimetres (0.25 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Emergency Medicine,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Trauma Demystified: A Guide for Students and Practitioners is a comprehensive introduction to psychological trauma, drawing on research to encourage readers to reflect and apply theoretical concepts to their own contexts. Practical case studies and vignettes guide the reader through each stage of the therapeutic relationship.
The book explores the complex nature of trauma, understanding it as a whole-body phenomenon that goes beyond an intrapsychic process. It examines the impact of wider societal factors and identifies trauma as a relational experience, centring the therapeutic relationship as the means to healing. This approach covers topics such as boundary setting, treatment planning, and post-traumatic growth.
With a transcultural, inclusive perspective, this book breaks down complex ideas into accessible approaches, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Written from a multi-dimensional viewpoint, Trauma Demystified provides a holistic and nuanced exploration of trauma, making it an invaluable resource for counselling and psychotherapy students and qualified therapists alike.