Emergency Mental Health

Title:

The World Trade Center and the apocalyptic.

Author(s):

Strozier, Charles B., City U New York, John Jay Coll of Criminal Justice, New York, NY, US

Address:

Strozier, Charles B., 113 University Place, Suite 1004, New York, NY, US

Source:

Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Vol 12(3), 2002. pp. 361-380.
Journal URL: http://www.analyticpress.com/psychoanalytic_dialogues.html

Publisher:

US: Analytic Press
Publisher URL: http://analyticpress.com

ISSN:

1048-1885 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

apocalyptic perspective; World Trade Center disaster; terrorism; September 11, 2001; collective trauma; psychoanalysis

Abstract:

A discussion of the apocalyptic dimensions of the World Trade Center disaster, this paper considers some first-hand reports of the towers burning and collapsing, as well as the author's own experience that day watching events unfold and discussing these horrors with his patients. Several conceptual ideas are developed, including the varied ways people experienced the disaster in terms of "zones of sadness;" the organic nature of the way the disaster unfolded; the language of the victims in terms of underlying rhetorical structures of response; and psychohistorical considerations that suggest, in part, why the disaster was such a collective trauma. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Disasters; *Emotional Trauma; *Psychoanalysis; *Terrorism; War

Classification:

Psychoanalytic Therapy (3315)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20020710

Accession Number:

2002-15085-003

Number of Citations in Source:

18

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PsycINFO

Title:

Dialogues and monologues.

Author(s):

Harris, Adrienne, aharris@psychoanalysis.net

Address:

Harris, Adrienne, 80 University Place, 5th Floor, New York, NY, US, aharris@psychoanalysis.net

Source:

Psychoanalytic Dialogues, Vol 12(3), 2002. pp. 457-472.
Journal URL: http://www.analyticpress.com/psychoanalytic_dialogues.html

Publisher:

US: Analytic Press
Publisher URL: http://analyticpress.com

ISSN:

1048-1885 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

Internet discussion; September 11, 2001; terrorism; psychoanalysis

Abstract:

This essay combines clinical vignettes and an edited set of postings on an Internet discussion of the events of September 11, 2001 and their aftermath. The author raises questions about how a psychoanalytic inquiry coordinates with other ways of understanding terrorism and trauma and about our complex relationships as clinicians, citizens, witnesses, and actors. She considers the movement from shock to reaction to analysis. The author then tries to weave critical analysis and affective processing; her interest is in the difficulty of clinical work in conditions of ongoing uncertainty and shared anxiety. These observations are interspersed with clinical material from experiences in the consulting room and in volunteer work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Disasters; *Internet; *Psychoanalysis; *Terrorism; Psychoanalytic Theory

Classification:

Psychoanalytic Therapy (3315)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Methodology:

Clinical Case Study; Empirical Study

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20020710

Accession Number:

2002-15085-010

Number of Citations in Source:

4

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PsycINFO

Title:

Réflexions sur l'intervention de crise auprès des enfants de New York Après l'explosion du world trade center.

Translated Title:

Thoughts on crisis intervention with New York City children after the World Trade Center bombing.

Author(s):

Coates, Susan W., Département Parent-Enfant de I'Université de Colombia, US
Schechter, Daniel S., Département Parent-Enfant de I'Université de Colombia, US
First, Elsa, Département Parent-Enfant de I'Université de Colombia, US
Anzieu-Premmereur, Christine, Société Parisienne de Psychanalyse, US
Steinberg, Zina, Département Parent-Enfant de I'Université de Colombia, US

Address:

Anzieu-Premmereur, Christine, 200 East 94th Street #3012, New York, NY, US

Source:

Psychotherapies, Vol 22(3), 2002. pp. 143-152.

Publisher:

Switzerland: Editions Médecine et Hygiène

ISSN:

0251-737X (Print)

Language:

French

Keywords:

terrorist attack; World Trade Center; crisis intervention; children reaction

Abstract:

On September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack destroyed the World Trade Center in New York City; 2,870 people died. The Columbia University Child Psychoanalysts and Psychotherapists Staff report about the crisis intervention with New York City children. Results show that the children's reactions to the trauma were in a wide range. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Crisis Intervention; *Terrorism; Clinical Psychologists; Crisis Intervention Services; Emotional Trauma; Survivors

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)

Methodology:

Empirical Study

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Print

Document Type:

Original Journal Article

Release Date:

20040726

Correction Date:

20060717

Accession Number:

2003-06619-002

Number of Citations in Source:

9

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Database:

PsycINFO

Title:

The Moral Imperative of Research in the Aftermath of September 11.

Author(s):

Yehuda, Rachel, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Bronx, NY, US, Rachel.Yehuda@med.va.gov

Address:

Yehuda, Rachel, 130 West Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY, US, Rachel.Yehuda@med.va.gov

Source:

Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice, Vol 1(2), Fall-Win 2002. pp. 97-100.
Journal URL: http://www.srmhp.org/index.html

Publisher:

US: Prometheus Books
Publisher URL: http://www.srmhp.org

ISSN:

1538-4985 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorist attack; health related intervention; traumatic event; mental health services; moral imperative; September 11th

Abstract:

Decisions regarding the effectiveness of any health-related intervention cannot occur in an intellectual vacuum. Understanding the needs of survivors in the acute aftermath of a traumatic event requires knowledge of the range of consequences of trauma exposure and demonstrations that these effects can be predicted. This is a prerequisite to anticipating how negative consequences can be prevented or reversed. Health service providers and public-policy makers must take stock of the cost to society of not having the vital data needed to make informed decisions about how to best respond so as to minimize the short- and long-term consequences of traumatic stress. As government officials continue to issue warnings of imminent terrorist actions, it is imperative to establish the infrastructure that would gather currently missing information and generate future decisions about mental health responses on the basis of rigorous empirical knowledge. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Life Experiences; *Mental Health Services; *Morality; *Terrorism

Classification:

Health & Mental Health Services (3370)

Population:

Human (10)

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Print

Document Type:

Editorial

Release Date:

20050307

Accession Number:

2004-20407-001

Number of Citations in Source:

10

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PsycINFO

Title:

Intersubjective dimensions of terrorism and its transcendence.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Perlman, Diane

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: A public understanding, Vol. 1. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 17-47.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 233 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97771-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

intersubjectivity; terrorism; transcendence

Abstract:

(from the create) This chapter explores the intersubjective dimensions of terrorism and its transcendence. Topics discussed include thinking outside the box; what terrorism teaches us about being human; the formulas; human suffering, trauma, and healing; psyche and system; repeated trauma and psychological mutation; the dynamics of leaders and recruits; the politics of envy and humiliation; terrorism as a traumatic reenactment; reenactment through projective identification; intersubjectivity, role reversal, and perverse empathy; terrorism as a perversion of the desire for truth, freedom, and justice; punimania and the urge to retaliate; from victim to master of one's fate; systems theory and terrorism as asymmetrical warfare; paradox and the limitations of counterterrorism; trauma, gender, and the splitting of opposites; a work against nature; conscious politics and political evolution; metaforce; transcending terrorism, a quantum leap; and liberation from retaliation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Terrorism; Object Relations; Political Psychology; Psychodynamics

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20030428

Accession Number:

2003-02800-003

Number of Citations in Source:

33

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PsycINFO

Title:

Refugees and terrorism: Cultural innovations in clinical practice.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Bemak, Fred, Counseling & Development Program, Graduate School of Education, George Mason U, Fairfax, VA, US
Chung, Rita Chi-Ying, Counseling & Development Program, Graduate School of Education, George Mason U, Fairfax, VA, US

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 1-26.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism & war; refugee mental health; dislocation & resettlement; cultural beliefs; trauma; clinical intervention model; Western mental health services; psychotherapy

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Explores the psychosocial challenges encountered in resettlement countries by refugees of terrorism and war, and discusses the impact of terrorism on refugee mental health during dislocation and relocation. Due to the complexity of pre-migration experiences of terrorism and trauma, and to assist clinicians in resettlement countries, the authors consider cultural belief systems and their impact on mental health, along with barriers perceived by refugees in the utilization of Western mental health services. The chapter concludes with the presentation of the Multi-Level Model of Psychotherapy for Refugees, a clinical intervention model that incorporates a culturally sensitive macro approach to refugee mental health treatment. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Cross Cultural Treatment; *Intervention; *Refugees; *Terrorism; *War; Cultural Sensitivity; Emotional Trauma; Mental Health Services; Psychotherapy

Classification:

Psychotherapy & Psychotherapeutic Counseling (3310)
Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-001

Number of Citations in Source:

121

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PsycINFO

Title:

Ethnopolitical warfare, traumatic family stress, and the mental health of refugee children.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Ekblad, Solvig, Karolinska Inst, Dept of Neurotec, Section of Psychiatry, Stockholm, Sweden

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 27-48.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; war; state organized violence; torture; family violence; trauma; mental health services; holistic model; international & ethnic & racial & religious conflict; refugee children & families

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Explores the impact of severe trauma on refugee children and their families in war-affected societies. International conflict has has led to terrorist attacks, violence in many cities, state-organized violence including torture, and domestic violence. There are wars between ethnic, racial, religious, and cultural groups within countries. The author discusses the effects of trauma exposure on the mental health of children and adolescents, and notes the greater risk to younger children and girls. The chapter also presents a holistic model of working with refugees, which considers the major psychosocial systems, both within the individual and across the family, organizational, community, and policy levels. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Family; *Mental Health; *Refugees; *War; Mental Health Services; Terrorism; Torture

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Methodology:

Literature Review

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-002

Number of Citations in Source:

51

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Database:

PsycINFO

Title:

Children and trauma: An overview of reactions, mediating factors, and practical interventions that can be implemented.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Elliott, Teri L., Disaster Mental Health Inst, NY, US

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 49-73.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

trauma; terrorism & war; natural disasters; accidents; interpersonal & school violence; age specific distress reactions; adult support; intervention; children & adolescents

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Provides a working definition of what constitutes a traumatic event in the lives of children and examines factors that contribute to the impact of critical events such as terrorism and war, natural disasters, interpersonal and school violence, and accidents. The author presents an age-specific outline of children's and adolescents' reactions to trauma and suggests how adults may assist children as they move forward in their lives following a traumatic event. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Intervention; *Stress Reactions; *Terrorism; *War; Accidents; Developmental Stages; Natural Disasters; School Violence; Social Support; Violence

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)

Population:

Human (10)

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-003

Number of Citations in Source:

35

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PsycINFO

Title:

The emotional injuries of indirect trauma.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Schlebusch, Lourens, Dept of Medically Applied Psychology, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, U Natal, Durban, South Africa
Bosch, Brenda Ann, Dept of Medically Applied Psychology, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, U Natal, Durban, South Africa

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 133-141.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; fear; aparthied & post apartheid eras; violence; indirect trauma; human rights violations; victims psychopathology; natural disasters; trauma producing behaviors; South Africa

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Terrorism spreads fear and anxiety to people even far removed from where the acts occur. Against the backdrop of international terrorism, this chapter examines South Africa in regard to universal features of the psychology of terrorism, given the country's legacy of trauma in both the apartheid and post-apartheid eras. The authors consider the psychopathology of victims whether they have had direct or indirect exposure to trauma, and the effects of trauma-producing behavior, such as desensitization, further violence, and fear. The chapter also compares the effects of trauma from human rights violations and from natural disasters. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Fear; *Psychopathology; *Race and Ethnic Discrimination; *Terrorism; Human Rights; Natural Disasters; Victimization; Violence

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

South Africa

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-006

Number of Citations in Source:

10

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PsycINFO

Title:

Unresolved trauma: Fuel of the cycle of violence and terrorism.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Gallimore, Timothy

Source:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II. Stout, Chris E. (Ed); pp. 143-164.
Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

unresolved trauma; terrorist personality; abuse & childhood trauma; identity disorder; self esteem loss; self hatred; violence cycle; revenge; traumatized leaders

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Analyzes the terrorist personality, including 4 American terrorists, and provides some support for the clinical hypothesis that unresolved trauma may play a significant role in the cycle of violence being carried out by terrorists. This chapter shows that abuse and childhood trauma are common to the terrorists studied here. Violence produces trauma, which in turn produces rage, hatred, and antisocial, violent, terrorist behavior. Trauma, identity disorder, and loss of self-esteem lead to self-hatred and then to violence. Further, individuals who were victimized perpetuate the cycle of violence by seeking revenge for their psychological injuries. The author asserts that unresolved personal trauma produces narcissistic and paranoid leaders who use historical group trauma or chosen trauma to move the masses to murder. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Child Abuse; *Emotional Trauma; *Personality Traits; *Terrorism; *Violence; Early Experience; Retaliation; Self Concept; Self Esteem

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)
Psychological & Physical Disorders (3200)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-007

Number of Citations in Source:

30

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Title:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001: Challenges and Opportunities.

Author(s):

Gold, Steven N., Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US
Faust, Jan, Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 1-11.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

traumatologists; September 11, 2001; trauma; public awareness; compassion; trauma victims; international collaboration

Abstract:

(from the chapter) The attacks of September 11th, 2001 were unprecedented in several respects. They were the first attacks on U.S. soil by a foreign power in several generations, were witnessed live on television throughout the U.S. and the world, and shattered widely held assumptions about security in the U.S. and, by implication, elsewhere. Some questions and challenges evoked by the events of September 11th of particular relevance to trauma practitioners are discussed. The contents of Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001, are summarized and framed as representing a preliminary attempt to respond to some of these questions. Finally, some of the opportunities created by the September 11th attacks--increasing public awareness of trauma and its impact, fostering compassion for victims of various types of trauma, and strengthening international collaboration among traumatologists and advocates of world peace--are considered. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Experiences (Events); *Professional Personnel; *Terrorism; Cooperation; Public Opinion

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)
Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-001

Number of Citations in Source:

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Title:

Tuesday Morning September 11, 2001: The Green Cross Projects' Role as a Case Study in Community-Based Traumatology Services.

Author(s):

Figley, Charles R., Cfigley@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
Figley, Kathleen Regan, cfigley@mailer.fsu.edu
Norman, James

Address:

Figley, Charles R., Florida State University Traumatology Institute, Green Cross Projects, 2407 C University Center, Tallahassee, FL, US, Cfigley@garnet.acns.fsu.edu

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 13-36.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

Green Cross Projects; crisis intervention; trauma; September 11, 2001; service employee union members; community-based traumatology services

Abstract:

(from the chapter) This article sites several post-attack, national surveys indicating negative mental health consequences as a context for considering the recent mobilization of the Green Cross Projects (GCP) in New York's lower Manhattan area. The GCP is a humanitarian, disaster mental health organization that provides crisis intervention to organizations (public and private) affected by traumatic events. After noting the history, purpose, and structure of the GCP, the article describes its recently completed mobilization beginning with the invitation by a large, local service employee union. Based on the invitation an agreed upon mission was established with six measurable objectives. This is followed by a description of what happened, who and how many were served and trained. The final section of the paper discusses the lessons applied from traumatology and the lessons learned that should be applied to future community-based, organizational assistance following a major disaster. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Crisis Intervention; *Crisis Intervention Services; *Emotional Trauma; *Terrorism; Labor Union Members

Classification:

Community & Social Services (3373)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Methodology:

Nonclinical Case Study

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-002

Number of Citations in Source:

13

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PsycINFO

Title:

Compassion Fatigue: A Crucible of Transformation.

Author(s):

Gentry, J. Eric, International Trauma Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, US, egentry@admin.usf.edu

Address:

Gentry, J. Eric, International Trauma Institute, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue MHH116, Tampa, FL, US, egentry@admin.usf.edu

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 37-61.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

compassion fatigue; trauma recovery efforts; September 11, 2001; Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist Training; Accelerated Recovery Program for Compassion Fatigue; caregivers

Abstract:

(from the chapter) This article explores the history, causes, treatments and prevention of compassion fatigue (the negative effects of helping others), contextualized for application to the trauma recovery efforts from the events of September 11, 2001. The author draws upon experience with development and implementation of the Accelerated Recovery Program for Compassion Fatigue, the Certified Compassion Fatigue Specialist Training, and the provision of treatment and training to hundreds of caregivers suffering from compassion fatigue symptoms. A model for understanding the multiple causes of compassion fatigue is presented, along with distillation of the active ingredients for effective treatment and prevention of its symptoms. Symptoms of compassion fatigue are conceptualized not only as disruptive and deleterious effects of caring for the traumatized, but also as a catalyst for positive change, transformation, maturation, and resiliency in the lives of these caregivers. Specific suggestions for compassion fatigue prevention and resiliency are reviewed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Caregivers; *Clinical Methods Training; *Emotional Trauma; *Recovery (Disorders); *Terrorism

Classification:

Psychological Disorders (3210)
Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)

Population:

Human (10)

Age Group:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-003

Number of Citations in Source:

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Title:

September 11 and Its Impact on People Around the Globe.

Author(s):

Meldrum, Lenore, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Queensland, QLD, Australia, Lenore.Meldrum@mailbox.uq.edu.au

Address:

Meldrum, Lenore, 64 Hall Street, Northgate, QLD, Australia, 4013, Lenore.Meldrum@mailbox.uq.edu.au

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 63-81.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

September 11, 2001; world community; trauma specialists; emotional trauma; clients

Abstract:

(from the chapter) The type of "man-made disaster" represented by the September 11, 2001 attacks was different from any other that people in most parts of the world had experienced. In the absence of empirical data from which to assess the likely long-term impact of these attacks, trauma specialists from the world community were asked two questions: 1. Have the September 11 attacks in the United States had any impact on the people you see professionally? 2. From your professional observation have the attacks had any impact on the general population? Responses were received from the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, Argentina, Israel, Canada, and Turkey, and are presented in their entirety. Respondents indicated that their clients manifested traumatic stress reactions of varying degrees in the period immediately after the attacks, but that many clients appear to have since moved forward in therapy and begun to concentrate on recovery or on local issues. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Cross Cultural Differences; *Emotional Trauma; *Mental Health Personnel; *Stress Reactions; *Terrorism; Clients; Disasters

Classification:

Psychological Disorders (3210)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)
Female (40)

Location:

Argentina; Australia; Belgium; Canada; Israel; United Kingdom; Turkey; US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Methodology:

Empirical Study; Qualitative Study

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-004

Number of Citations in Source:

6

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Title:

The Psychology of the Terrorist: An Interview with Jerrold M. Post.

Author(s):

Post, Jerrold M., George Washington University, Washington, DC, US
Gold, Steven N., Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, gold@nova.edu

Address:

Gold, Steven N., Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, gold@nova.edu

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 83-100.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; profiling at-a-distance; psychological factors; socio-political forces; suicide bombings; typology of terrorism

Abstract:

(from the chapter) The psychological factors that motivate terrorist acts--particularly ones such as the suicide bombings that characterized the September 11th attacks--can be especially difficult to fathom. Understanding the psychology of terrorism, however, can be invaluable in helping victims of terrorism work toward making sense of what they have been subjected to and why. Dr. Jerrold Post, a psychiatrist who specializes in political psychology and who has considerable experience in the study and profiling of terrorists, is interviewed. He explains what constitutes terrorism, its purpose, how profiling "at-a-distance" is conducted, the various categories in a typology of terrorism, and the psychological and socio-political forces that support terrorism in general and suicide bombings in particular. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Terrorism; Profiles (Measurement); Psychosocial Factors; Sociocultural Factors; Taxonomies

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-005

Number of Citations in Source:

3

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Title:

The Impact of Terrorism on Children: Considerations for a New Era.

Author(s):

Gurwitch, Robin H., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, US, robin-gurwitch@ouhsc.edu
Pfefferbaum, Betty, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, US
Leftwich, Michael J. T., Emporia State University, Emporia, KS, US

Address:

Gurwitch, Robin H., University of Oklahoma Sciences Center, Department of Pediatrics, 1100 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK, US, robin-gurwitch@ouhsc.edu

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 101-124.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; children; mental health concerns; Murrah Federal Building; trauma; posttraumatic stress symptoms; risk factors; mediating factors

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Terrorism is an extreme form of violent trauma made worse by being of human design. Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States and the entire world entered into a new era in history. As much as adults seek to protect children from harm, their lives are too often touched by trauma, including terrorism. It is essential to examine and synthesize the findings of previous research regarding terrorism and trauma in order to guide our mental health work with children and families, particularly in the aftermath of recent terrorist events. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms in children affected by terrorism are high, with other common long-term consequences such as depression, anxiety, behavior, and developmental problems. Terrorism also raises unique trauma consequences for children. How children responded after the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City is reviewed in this paper. Although children of all ages had and have reactions to the terrorist traumas, these may be mediated by different variables. Furthermore, the new threat of invisible agent attacks may further complicate trauma reactions in children. Research and interventions with children must be conducted on all levels (individual, family, school, community, and public policy) to effectively meet the needs of our next generation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Mental Health; *Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; *Terrorism; Risk Factors; Symptoms

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)
Female (40)

Location:

US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Infancy (2-23 mo) (140)
Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)
School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Methodology:

Literature Review

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-006

Number of Citations in Source:

74

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Title:

The Impact of Terrorism on Palestinians in Israel: An Interview with Eyad El-Sarraj.

Author(s):

El-Sarraj, Eyad, Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, Palestine
Meldrum, Lenore, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Lenore.Meldrum@mailbox.uq.edu.au

Address:

Meldrum, Lenore, P.O. Box 198, Kenilworth, QLD, Australia, 4574, Lenore.Meldrum@mailbox.uq.edu.au

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 125-132.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; trauma; impact on Palestinians; Israel; stabilizing influences; suicide bombing; conflict resolution; social forces; cultural forces

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Palestinian psychiatrist Eyad El-Sarraj, director of the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme, is interviewed by Australian psychologist Lenore Meldrum regarding the impact of terrorism on the Palestinian people. The differential effects of the loss of their homeland, the occupation, and the Intifada on various generations of the Palestinian community are discussed. A stable home and communicative mother are suggested to be stabilizing influences on the adjustment of Palestinian children in the midst of the violence in Israel. Valuation of the interests of the group over the individual, a tribal tradition that endorses revenge across generations, and the influence of extremist Islamic teachings are cited as forces that promote the practice of suicide bombing. The conflict in Israel is conceptualized as a cycle of violence between two communities that is only likely to be resolved through mutual respect by each faction for the humanity and rights of the other. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Arabs; *Emotional Trauma; *Experiences (Events); *Sociocultural Factors; *Terrorism; Conflict Resolution

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

Israel

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-007

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Title:

The Impact of Terrorism on Jews in Israel: An Interview with Ofra Ayalon.

Author(s):

Ayalon, Ofra, Nord International Trauma Consultancy, Tivon, Israel
Waters, Frances S., Private Practice, Marquette, MI, US, Fswaters@aol.com

Address:

Waters, Frances S., 706 Chippewa Square, #205A, Marquette, MI, US, Fswaters@aol.com

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 133-154.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; Jews; Israel; suicide bombing; impact on children; impact on families

Abstract:

(from the chapter) In searching for information on the effects of living with the ongoing threat of terrorism, Israel was an obvious place to turn. For several years now reports of acts of terrorism and violence occurring in Israel have appeared in the news media as frequently as several times a week. Moreover, one of the more common types of terrorist acts regularly taking place there, suicide bombing, coincides with the method used in the September 11th attacks in the U.S. The impact of ongoing terrorism on children and their families has been an area of expertise of Israeli psychologist Ofra Ayalon for many years now. Dr. Ayalon was interviewed by Frances S. Waters, a clinical social worker and licensed marriage and family therapist in independent practice in Marquette, Michigan. The interview was conducted via telephone on January 12, 2002. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Experiences (Events); *Family; *Jews; *Terrorism

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

Israel

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-008

Number of Citations in Source:

8

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PsycINFO

Title:

Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD in a Survivor of the World Trade Center Bombing: A Case Study.

Author(s):

Difede, JoAnn, The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, US, jdifede@mail.med.cornell
Eskra, David, The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, US

Address:

Difede, JoAnn, The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, Box 200, New York, NY, US, jdifede@mail.med.cornell

Source:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001. Gold, Steven N. (Ed); Faust, Jan (Ed); pp. 155-165.
New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

posttraumatic stress disorder; cognitive processing therapy; survivor; World Trade Center bombing

Abstract:

(from the chapter) The present case study describes the successful treatment, including long-term follow-up of a survivor of the first World Trade Center (WTC) bombing who developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The literature indicates that behavioral, particularly exposure based techniques, and cognitive applications have shown promising results in reducing symptoms of PTSD, in adults exposed to combat and rape. To our knowledge, no treatment protocol has been developed for PTSD following a terrorist incident. This paper presented the application of a PTSD treatment protocol based on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) (Resick & Schnicke, 1992, 1993) in the treatment of an adult female exposed to such terrorist trauma. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Cognitive Therapy; *Exposure Therapy; *Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; *Survivors; *Terrorism

Classification:

Cognitive Therapy (3311)

Population:

Human (10)
Female (40)

Location:

US

Age Group:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)
Thirties (30-39 yrs) (340)

Tests & Measures:

Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM III-R
PTSD Symptoms Scale
Brief Symptom Inventory
Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Methodology:

Clinical Case Study

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-009

Number of Citations in Source:

22

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Title:

Commentary about the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001: Posttraumatic reactions and related social and policy issues.

Author(s):

Scurfield, Raymond Monsour, U Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast, School of Social Work, MS, US

Source:

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Vol 3(1), Jan 2002. pp. 3-14.

Publisher:

US: Sage Publications
Publisher URL: http://www.sagepublications.com/

ISSN:

1524-8380 (Print)

Digital Object Identifier:

10.1177/15248380020031001

Language:

English

Keywords:

PTSD; trauma; terrorism; expectable reactions; policy issues; social issues

Abstract:

Like many people in the US and internationally, the author was profoundly affected by the terrorist attacks on September 11th and the massive deaths in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. The unprecedented numbers of innocents murdered and the massive media coverage combined to form an extraordinarily indelible imprint on hundreds of millions of people worldwide. The objectives of this commentary are to identify (a) the range of normal and expectable reactions to the acts that have been and are being experienced by millions of Americans--and especially those who were distant from the trauma sites, and (b) the relationship between people's personal reactions to the acts and several related social and national policy issues and choices Americans are facing. The author offers this from his perspectives as a third-generation Syrian American, Vietnam veteran, social worker, and someone with a long-standing involvement in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Responses; *Emotional Trauma; *Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; *Terrorism; Government Policy Making; Social Issues

Classification:

Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20020213

Accession Number:

2002-10523-001

Number of Citations in Source:

38

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PsycINFO

Title:

Terrorism, traumatic events and mental health in Algeria.

Series Title:

The Plenum series on stress and coping

Author(s):

Sidhoum, Mohand OuAhmed Aït, Algerian Society of Research in Psychology, Algiers, Algeria
Arar, Fatima, Algerian Society of Research in Psychology, Algiers, Algeria
Bouatta, Chérifa, Algerian Society of Research in Psychology, Algiers, Algeria
Khaled, Noureddine, Algerian Society of Research in Psychology, Algiers, Algeria
Elmasri, Mustafa, Algerian Society of Research in Psychology, Algiers, Algeria

Source:

Trauma, war, and violence: Public mental health in socio-cultural context. de Jong, Joop (Ed); pp. 367-404.
New York, NY, US: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2002. xii, 454 pp.

ISBN:

0-306-46709-7 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; traumatic events; Algeria; public mental health model; violence; mental health program; needs assessment

Abstract:

(from the chapter) Outlines a public mental health model with the objective of alleviating the burden of violence and terrorism on the population in Algeria. The reflections from the experience of the Algerian Society for Research in Psychology on psychic trauma and the mental health program they have launched serve as the public mental health model. The assessment of mental health needs were limited to those data provided by the daily work of the authors, complemented by the preliminary results of the an epidemiological survey carried out in partnership with Transcultural Psychosocial Organization. Case examples illustrate the effects of the violence on social structure and social and family values. The effects of the violence include a lack of trust, feelings of hopelessness, and a decline in the social cohesion, and support. It is concluded that these effects threaten to become the long-term after-effects of the crisis. The after-effects are expected to last for many yrs and to extend to generations that have not been directly exposed to the crisis. Trauma and its impact have not been limited to those who have been directly suffered their direct impact. A description is given of the origins and patterns of violence after a decade of civil and political conflicts. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Mental Health Programs; *Models; *Needs Assessment; *Terrorism; Public Health; Violence

Classification:

Health & Mental Health Services (3370)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

Algeria

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Document Type:

Original Chapter

Release Date:

20020508

Accession Number:

2002-02730-009

Number of Citations in Source:

18

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Title:

Children who see too much: Lessons from the child witness to violence project.

Author(s):

Groves, Betsy McAlister

Source:

Boston, MA, US: Beacon Press, Inc, 2002. ix, 168 pp.

ISBN:

0-8070-3138-0 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

young children; traumatic events; child witness; psychological risks; domestic violence; family members

Abstract:

(from the jacket) Young children witness violence every day--in their homes and neighborhoods, in their schoolyards, on television. Until fairly recently, we believed that for very young children there were no long-term psychological consequences to witnessing violence. This book shows how misguided these old ideas are. For the last 10 yrs the author has been working with children traumatized by witnessing violence. In this book the author shows how children understand, respond to, and are affected by violence, especially domestic violence. The author makes a powerful case that traumatic events carried out by family members carry the most severe psychological risks for very young children. The author uses clinical cases studies to show that young age does not protect against the lasting effects of witnessing violence. The author also offers ways adults can help. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Childhood Development; *Emotional Trauma; *Family Violence; *Risk Factors; *Violence; Family Members

Classification:

Psychosocial & Personality Development (2840)
Behavior Disorders & Antisocial Behavior (3230)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Authored Book; Print

Release Date:

20020306

Accession Number:

2002-00786-000

Number of Citations in Source:

63

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Title:

Dream wisdom: Uncovering life's answers in your dreams.

Author(s):

Siegel, Alan B., U California, Berkeley, CA, US

Source:

Berkeley, CA, US: Celestial Arts, 2002. xii, 291 pp.

ISBN:

1-58761-158-9 (paperback)

Language:

English

Keywords:

unconscious feelings; major challenges; inner feelings; dream symbols; dream analysis

Abstract:

(from the cover) This handbook, previously published as Dreams That Can Change Your Life, shows one how to use their dreams--and nightmares--as a guide to understanding the unconscious feelings and needs and includes tools for learning dream recall, an explanation of common dream symbols, and more than 140 actual turning-point dreams, all analyzed to reveal their hidden meanings. The book is intended to enhance the ability to interpret one's inner feelings and resolve major challenges, turning the difficult passages of life into opportunities for success. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Dream Analysis; *Dream Content; *Dream Recall; *Nightmares; Unconscious (Personality Factor)

Classification:

Psychoanalytic Therapy (3315)

Intended Audience:

General Public (GP)

Publication Type:

Book, Authored Book; Print

Release Date:

20030310

Accession Number:

2003-04759-000

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Title:

Helping bereaved children: A handbook for practitioners (2nd ed.).

Author(s):

Webb, Nancy Boyd, (Ed), Fordham U, Graduate School of Social Service, Bronx, NY, US

Source:

New York, NY, US: Guilford Press, 2002. xxiv, 408 pp.

ISBN:

1-57230-632-7 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

bereaved children; clinical assessments; cognitive development; emotional responses; treatment; grief; bereavement groups; childhood development

Abstract:

(from the cover) This volume first provides a framework for understanding the child's view of death and conducting thorough clinical assessments of bereaved children. Subsequent sections depict specific ways to help preschoolers through adolescents cope with different forms of bereavement, including death in the family, school, or community. Because children's ages and personal histories affect their responses to death, the book demonstrates the need for multi-level interventions in certain circumstances, and shows how treatment can be tailored to meet individual needs. Some of the chapters focus on art therapy and storytelling techniques, bereavement groups, and therapist self-care. Other chapters examine children who have witnessed school shootings and those grieving in the aftermath of terrorist attacks.
This book is for practitioners and students in social work, clinical and school psychology, child psychiatry, play therapy, art therapy, counseling, nursing, pediatrics, and family medicine. It will also be of interest to teachers and school administrators. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Childhood Development; *Death and Dying; *Death Attitudes; *Emotional Responses; *Treatment; Clinical Judgment (Not Diagnosis); Cognitive Development; Comprehension; Grief; Support Groups

Classification:

Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)
Developmental Psychology (2800)

Population:

Human (10)

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Book Type:

Handbook/Manual

Release Date:

20020417

Accession Number:

2002-02276-000

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Database:

PsycINFO

Title:

Light in the heart of darkness: EMDR and the treatment of war and terrorism survivors.

Author(s):

Silver, Steven M., VA Medical Ctr, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Program, Coatesville, PA, US
Rogers, Susan

Source:

New York, NY, US: W. W. Norton & Co, Inc, 2002. xix, 272 pp.

ISBN:

0-393-70366-5 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing; EMDR; war trauma; terrorism trauma; treatment; research; therapeutic processes

Abstract:

(from the jacket) Notes that the effects of war and terrorism can be long-lasting and discreet, emerging years later in different forms of psychological and physical strain in the body. In this work, the authors uncover how developments in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be successfully applied to the treatment of war and terrorism trauma. They address issues confronted by all clinicians attempting to respond to this particular type of trauma--the psychological aftermath of man's inhumanity to man. The authors focus on the application of EMDR to clients' traumatic experiences, covering a wide range of traumatic settings and survivors from school violence to "near-war" experiences, refugees, combat soldiers, children, and emergency service workers. They provide a review of the research on the use of EMDR, specific case studies to demonstrate their results as well as general suggestions for integrating EMDR into the therapeutic process. It is stated that this book can be used as a general reference for all practitioners looking to broaden their understanding and care of trauma patients. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy; *Psychotherapeutic Processes; *Terrorism; *War; Experimentation; Treatment

Classification:

Specialized Interventions (3350)

Population:

Human (10)

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Authored Book; Print

Release Date:

20011114

Accession Number:

2001-05379-000

Number of Citations in Source:

95

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PsycINFO

Title:

The emotional life of nations.

Author(s):

deMause, Lloyd, Inst for Psychohistory, US, psychhst@tiac.net

Address:

deMause, Lloyd, 140 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, US, psychhst@tiac.net

Source:

London, England: Karnac Books, 2002. ix, 454 pp.

ISBN:

1-892746-98-0 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

psychohistorical theory; parenting; childrearing; social trauma; political behavior; war; social violence; society; early experiences

Abstract:

(from the preface) Describes a psychogenic theory of history, arguing that childrearing and the interpersonal expression of love impact upon the national and international arenas with greater force than any bomb. The author discusses the role of mothers in political progress, our psychological dependency on our enemies, and the concept of the "social alter"--that part of the mind that infinitely restages social trauma. Furthermore, he delineates the ways in which inadequate parenting and overabundant technology interact to produce the crises of our age. Part I of this book describes how shared early personal experiences determine political behavior. The three chapters describe historically recent political events to demonstrate how shared emotions can cause political violence. Part II details a psychohistorical theory of history, first as it applies to politics and second as it explains the causes of war. Part III is a history of how child rearing has evolved and how more loving, trustful parenting has produced new kinds of human psyches, which in turn have resulted in new social and political institutions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Childhood Development; *Childrearing Practices; *Politics; *Psychohistory; *War; Society

Classification:

Psychoanalytic Theory (3143)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Authored Book; Print

Release Date:

20020807

Accession Number:

2002-17655-000

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PsycINFO

Title:

The psychology of terrorism: Clinical aspects and responses, Vol. II.

Series Title:

Psychological dimensions to war and peace

Author(s):

Stout, Chris E., (Ed), Northwestern U Medical School, Chicago, IL, US

Source:

Westport, CT, US: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc, 2002. xvii, 267 pp.

ISBN:

0-275-97866-4 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; emotional impact; psychosocial & behavioral & psychopathological issues; child violence; group dynamics; historical & evolutionary issues; forensics; prejudice; international psychology

Abstract:

(from the cover) Describes ways of dealing with the emotional impact of terrorism. Second in a series presenting a range of terror-related issues, this book addresses terror and violence perpetrated by children, compares terrorists to cultists, and separates fact and fiction surrounding bioterrorism. Chapters discuss historical contexts, group dynamics, social and behavioral issues, psychological and psychopathological issues, evolutionary issues, and forensics of terrorism. Global perspectives on issues such as understanding and empathy, bias, prejudice and racism, hate, and sexism are also presented. Additional subjects include state terrorism, countering international terrorism using perspectives from international psychology, and the role of resilience in terror's aftermath. The series presents knowledge and understanding as a framework for considering responses to terrorism. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Behavior; *Emotional Responses; *Psychopathology; *Psychosocial Factors; *Terrorism; Forensic Psychology; Group Dynamics; History; International Relations; Prejudice; School Violence

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Release Date:

20031027

Accession Number:

2003-02801-000

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PsycINFO

Title:

Tools for transforming trauma.

Author(s):

Schwarz, Robert

Source:

New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge, 2002. xii, 260 pp.

ISBN:

1-583-91341-6 (paperback)

Language:

English

Keywords:

trauma; abuse; treatment; dissociative disorder; psychotherapeutic techniques

Abstract:

(from the cover) Among the many challenges faced by therapists is the treatment of trauma and abuse. Based upon a framework that integrates a wide range of therapeutic theories of PTSD and techniques, including Ericksonian, solution-oriented, and hypnotherapeutic approaches, this book provides clinicians with specific skills for treating traumatized individuals. Detailed, how-to instructions for the implementation of over 30 "tools" throughout the different phases of treatment make this book a resource for anyone working with trauma, abuse, and dissociative disorders. The book provides the reader with tools for transforming trauma in diverse areas such as affect dysregulation, ego strengthening, transforming negative memories, the false memory controversy, working with beliefs, cultivating a positive life, energy work, spirituality, and managing the therapeutic relationship during the process of healing. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Dissociative Disorders; *Emotional Trauma; *Physical Abuse; *Psychotherapeutic Techniques; *Treatment Planning; Books

Classification:

Psychotherapy & Psychotherapeutic Counseling (3310)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Authored Book; Print

Release Date:

20021030

Accession Number:

2002-06052-000

Number of Citations in Source:

178

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Title:

Trauma Practice in the Wake of September 11, 2001.

Author(s):

Gold, Steven N., (Ed), Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US
Faust, Jan, (Ed), Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US

Source:

New York, NY, US: Haworth Press, 2002. 170 pp.

ISBN:

0-7890-1918-3 (hardcover)
0-7890-1919-1 (looseleaf)

Language:

English

Keywords:

terrorism; trauma; frontline trauma practitioners; compassion fatigue; September 11

Abstract:

(from the create) This book shows how frontline trauma practitioners responded to the crisis of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. In addition, the book presents information on the psychology of terrorism and examines the traumatic impact of terrorism on those directly affected as well as the general population, illustrating ways that practitioners can help children, adolescents, and adults cope with the aftermath of the attacks. It also covers "compassion fatigue," the potentially debilitating impact that working with traumatized individuals can have on practitioners who respond on-site to a catastrophic incident such as the September 11 attacks. Giving a broader perspective, the book also covers the impact of the September 11th attacks on people in other countries as well as the impact of terrorism in Israel on both Palestinians and Israelis, and a case study of cognitive processing therapy for a survivor of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Injuries; *Terrorism; *Health Personnel; Fatigue

Classification:

Criminal Behavior & Juvenile Delinquency (3236)
Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

Israel; US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Release Date:

20060522

Accession Number:

2004-12293-000

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PsycINFO

Title:

Trauma, war, and violence: Public mental health in socio-cultural context.

Series Title:

The Plenum series on stress and coping

Author(s):

de Jong, Joop, (Ed), Transcultural Psychosocial Organization, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Source:

New York, NY, US: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2002. xii, 454 pp.

ISBN:

0-306-46709-7 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

trauma; war; violence; public mental health; socio-cultural context; psychosocial problems; humanitarian emergencies; political emergencies; low-income countries

Abstract:

(from the preface) Describes a variety of programs to address mental health and psychosocial problems in low-income countries and conflict and post-conflict areas in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Examples from 9 programs started or supported by the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization clarify how mental health can be approached within different sociocultural contexts, while also providing the historical, political and sociocultural background of different conflicts. The book focuses on the public mental health aspects of complex humanitarian and political emergencies. These emergencies combine several features: (1) they violate human rights; (2) involve the use of both state and non-state terror; (3) they often occur within a country rather then across state boundaries; (4) they include expressions of political, economics and sociocultural divisions; (5) they promote competition for power and resources and result in predatory social formations; (6) they affect large, displaced and mostly poor populations; and (7) they often are protracted in duration and accompanied by cycles of violence. Governments, non-governmental organizations, and United Nations agencies will find this book useful when setting up community mental health and psychosocial services. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Public Health; *Violence; *War; Countries; Mental Health; Psychosocial Factors; Sociocultural Factors

Classification:

Health & Mental Health Services (3370)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

Asia; Africa; Middle East

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Release Date:

20020508

Accession Number:

2002-02730-000

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PsycINFO

Title:

Treating compassion fatigue.

Series Title:

Psychosocial stress series; no. 24

Author(s):

Figley, Charles R., (Ed), Forida State U, School of Social Work, Green Cross Projects, FL, US

Source:

New York, NY, US: Brunner-Routledge, 2002. viii, 227 pp.

ISBN:

1-58391-053-0 (hardcover)

Language:

English

Keywords:

compassion fatigue; secondary traumatic stress; prevention strategies; helping professions; assessment; treatment

Abstract:

(from the cover) Compassion fatigue is the latest in an evolving concept known in the field of traumatology as secondary traumatic stress, or the stress experienced by caregivers. At focus in this volume are the assessment, treatment, and prevention of compassion fatigue. Through examination of contemporary theory and research, leaders in the field come together to further clarify the concept of compassion fatigue. Case studies address the trauma of working with special populations such as children, victims of terrorism, and major disaster survivors. Treatment methods offer comprehensive plans for recovery from burnout and the prevention strategies provided will be of use to those in the helping professions. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Fatigue; *Occupational Stress; Prevention; Psychological Assessment; Treatment; Health Personnel

Classification:

Professional Personnel Attitudes & Characteristics (3430)

Population:

Human (10)

Intended Audience:

Psychology: Professional & Research (PS)

Publication Type:

Book, Edited Book; Print

Release Date:

20020821

Accession Number:

2002-17425-000

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PsycINFO

Title:

A call to action: Overcoming anxiety through active coping.

Author(s):

LeDoux, Joseph E.
Gorman, Jack M., jmg9@columbia.edu

Address:

LeDoux, Joseph E., Columbia U, Dept of Psychiatry, 1051 Riverside Dr, New York, NY, US, jmg9@columbia.edu

Source:

American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol 158(12), Dec 2001. pp. 1953-1955.
Journal URL: http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/

Publisher:

US: American Psychiatric Assn
Publisher URL: http://www.appi.org

ISSN:

0002-953X (Print)
1535-7228 (Electronic)

Digital Object Identifier:

10.1176/appi.ajp.158.12.1953

Language:

English

Keywords:

role of psychiatry; traumatic grief; trauma victims; World Trade Center; terrorist groups; coping strategy

Abstract:

Discusses the role of psychiatry in dealing with the aftermath of the September 11 World Trade Center tragedy. Many people are complaining of nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, traumatic grief, emotional numbing, depression, and avoidance. Experience with previous disasters may not prove informative in the present context for at least two reasons. First, the magnitude of this tragedy dwarfs all others in American history. Second, the trauma is not time limited but is persisting long after the initial incident as a result of continued threats by terrorist groups, military action, and by the availability--in fact, unavoidability--of information about the events from the media. Basic science supports the suggestion of turning avoidance of situations that lead to the arousal of fear and anxiety into a successful coping strategy, in which thoughts and behaviors serve to terminate exposure to the conditioned stimulus but at the same time keep the individual engaged with life. While this and other psychosocial interventions should be the mainstay of treatment for these trauma victims, antidepressants should also be considered as part of the therapy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Coping Behavior; *Emotional Trauma; *Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; *Psychiatry; *Terrorism; Avoidance

Classification:

Health & Mental Health Treatment & Prevention (3300)

Population:

Human (10)

Location:

US

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Document Type:

Editorial

Release Date:

20011212

Accession Number:

2001-09450-001

Number of Citations in Source:

2

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PsycINFO

Title:

Nuclear, biological, and chemical training in the U.S. Army Reserves: Mitigating psychological consequences of weapons of mass destruction.

Author(s):

Knudson, Gregory B., Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Inst, Radiation Medicine Dept, Bethesda, MD, US, knudson@mx.afrri.usuhs.mil

Address:

Knudson, Gregory B., Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Inst, Radiation Medicine Dept, 8901 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, US, knudson@mx.afrri.usuhs.mil

Source:

Military Medicine, Vol 166(12,Suppl 2), Dec 2001. pp. 63-65.

Publisher:

US: Assn of Military Surgeons of the US
Publisher URL: http://www.amsus.org

ISSN:

0026-4075 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

weapons of mass destruction; nuclear agents; biological agents; chemical agents; terrorist threats; US Army Reserves; training; physical injuries; psychological trauma; WMD exercises

Abstract:

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and their associated delivery systems pose a major threat to US national security. The Department of Defense is pursuing a number of activities to counter paramilitary and terrorist threats from nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) agents. These efforts include supporting, training, and equipping the US Army Reserves (USAR) for the medical management of physical injuries and psychological trauma resulting from the use of NBC weapons both in the US and overseas. The USAR will play an important role in responding to a WMD incident because most of the Army's support assets are in the USAR. The USAR is training to perform its mission in an NBC-contaminated environment by engaging in realistic WMD exercises using state-of-the-art protective equipment and medical support. Realistic training builds confidence in medical defenses and in NBC protective equipment. This translates into accomplishing the mission while minimizing the psychological and physical casualties in an NBC-contaminated battlefield or in support of a WMD terrorist incident. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Emotional Trauma; *Injuries; *Military Training; *Terrorism; *Weapons; Army Personnel; Military Duty Status

Classification:

Military Psychology (3800)

Population:

Human (10)

Conference:

Operational Impact of Psychological Casualties from Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), Jul, 2000, Uniformed Services U of Health Sciences, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Inst, Bethesda, MD, US

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20020807

Accession Number:

2002-13822-019

Number of Citations in Source:

5

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Title:

Increased alcohol use in a treatment sample of Oklahoma City bombing victims.

Author(s):

Pfefferbaum, Betty, U Oklahoma Health Sciences Ctr, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Oklahoma City, OK, US, betty-pfefferbaum@ouhsc.edu
Doughty, Debby E.

Address:

Pfefferbaum, Betty, U Oklahoma Health Sciences Ctr, Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, PO Box 26901, Williams Pavilian, Room 3470, Oklahoma City, OK, US, betty-pfefferbaum@ouhsc.edu

Source:

Psychiatry: Interpersonal and Biological Processes, Vol 64(4), Dec 2001. pp. 296-303.
Journal URL: http://www.guilford.com/cgi-bin/cartscript.cgi?page=pr/jnps.htm&dir=periodicals/per_psych&cart_id=300044.6910

Publisher:

US: Guilford Publications
Publisher URL: http://www.guilford.com

ISSN:

0033-2747 (Print)

Digital Object Identifier:

10.1521/psyc.64.4.296.18598

Language:

English

Keywords:

increased alcohol use; Oklahoma City bombing victims receiving support services; grief; posttraumatic stress symptoms; injury

Abstract:

Research examining alcohol use in disaster victims has yielded conflicting results. This study of 43 acknowledged alcohol users, taken from a nonrandom volunteer sample of Oklahoma City bombing victims receiving support services, revealed relationships between increased alcohol use and a number of variables--injury, retrospectively reported initial reaction to the explosion, grief, and posttraumatic stress symptomatology. The findings suggest that if alcohol use was motivated by an attempt to alleviate symptoms, it was not effective, as evidenced by an association between increased alcohol use and functional impairment. Increased alcohol consumption may present a problem in disaster victims months after exposure to trauma. Therefore, the use of alcohol should be routinely assessed in those who remain symptomatic over time. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)(journal abstract)

Subjects:

*Alcohol Drinking Patterns; *Posttraumatic Stress Disorder; *Symptoms; *Terrorism; *Victimization; Coping Behavior; Grief; Injuries

Classification:

Neuroses & Anxiety Disorders (3215)

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20020130

Accession Number:

2002-10273-002

Number of Citations in Source:

23

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Title:

A national survey of stress reactions after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Author(s):

Schuster, Mark A., RAND, Santa Monica, CA, US
Stein, Bradley D.
Jaycox, Lisa H.
Collins, Rebecca L.
Marshall, Grant N.
Elliott, Marc N.
Zhou, Annie J.
Kanouse, David E.
Morrison, Janina L.
Berry, Sandra H.

Address:

Schuster, Mark A., RAND, 1700 Main St St, Santa Monica, CA, US, schuster@rand.org

Source:

New England Journal of Medicine, Vol 345(20), Nov 2001. pp. 1507-1512.
Journal URL: http://content.nejm.org/

Publisher:

US: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publisher URL: http://content.nejm.org/

ISSN:

0028-4793 (Print)
1533-4406 (Electronic)

Digital Object Identifier:

10.1056/NEJM200111153452024

Language:

English

Keywords:

immediate mental health effects of Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks; reactions to attacks; perceptions of their children's reactions; adults

Abstract:

Assessed the immediate mental health effects of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. Using random-digit dialing 3 to 5 days after September 11, we interviewed a nationally representative sample of 560 US adults about their reactions to the terrorist attacks and their perceptions of the reactions of their children (aged 5-18 yrs). 44% of the adults reported one or more substantial symptoms of stress; 90% had one or more symptoms to at least some degree. Respondents throughout the country reported stress symptoms. They coped by talking with others (98%), turning to religion (90%), participating in group activities (60%), and making donations (36%). 84% of parents reported that they or other adults in the household had talked to their children about the attacks for an hour or more; 34% restricted their children's TV viewing. 35% of children had one or more stress symptoms, and 47% were worried about their own safety or the safety of loved ones. It is concluded that after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Americans across the country, including children, had substantial symptoms of stress. Even clinicians who practice in regions that are far from the recent attacks should be prepared to assist people with trauma-related symptoms of stress. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)

Subjects:

*Adult Attitudes; *Mental Health; *Stress Reactions; *Terrorism

Classification:

Social Processes & Social Issues (2900)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)
Female (40)

Location:

US

Age Group:

Childhood (birth-12 yrs) (100)
Preschool Age (2-5 yrs) (160)
School Age (6-12 yrs) (180)
Adolescence (13-17 yrs) (200)
Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Methodology:

Empirical Study

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Electronic; Print

Release Date:

20011128

Accession Number:

2001-09315-001

Number of Citations in Source:

39

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Title:

Nairobi terrorist bombing: The personal experience of a mental health adviser.

Author(s):

Alexander, David A., U Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ctr for Trauma Research, Dept of Mental Health, Aberdeen, Scotland, d.a.alexander@abdn.ac.uk

Address:

Alexander, David A., Bennachie, Royal Cornhill Hosp, Aberdeen Ctr for Trauma Research, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB 10 1UN, d.a.alexander@abdn.ac.uk

Source:

International Journal of Emergency Mental Health, Vol 3(4), Fal 2001. pp. 249-257.

Publisher:

US: Chevron Publishing
Publisher URL: http://www.chevronpublishing.com

ISSN:

1522-4821 (Print)

Language:

English

Keywords:

Nairobi terrorist bombing; disaster response; mental health adviser

Abstract:

This is a personal account of the author's involvement as an adviser in the wake of the Nairobi terrorist bombing in 1998. Much has been written in the literature about the problems for and reactions of first responders, emergency personnel and those who provide care for victims of trauma. Less is known about the role of the specialist advisor. The author describes the terrorist incident, how the Kenyans responded to it and his own role. He also highlights important learning points, dilemmas and challenges which an adviser might encounter. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved)(journal abstract)

Subjects:

*Disasters; *Mental Health Personnel; *Terrorism; Autobiography

Classification:

Professional Psychological & Health Personnel Issues (3400)

Population:

Human (10)
Male (30)

Location:

Kenya

Age Group:

Adulthood (18 yrs & older) (300)

Publication Type:

Journal, Peer Reviewed Journal; Print
Format(s) Available: Print

Release Date:

20020703

Accession Number:

2002-13903-002