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Traumatic stress

Traumatic stress

The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society
HealthMedicine
Pages
596
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

Why do some people recover from trauma while others develop PTSD? This foundational text brings together leading experts to explore the biological and psychological effects of extreme stress. It examines the nature of traumatic memories, the process of dissociation, and the core principles of successful intervention. For anyone seeking to understand how trauma reshapes a person's world, this book is an essential read.

Prose complexity
10/10

Vibe

InformativeThought-ProvokingIntellectualComplex
Multiple POVs

Genres

Health Medicine Psychology

Authors

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Bessel van der Kolk

Bessel van der Kolk is a Dutch psychiatrist, author and educator based in Boston, USA. Since the 1970s his research has been in the area of post-traumatic stress. Van der Kolk is professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and President of the Trauma Research Foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. ([Wikipedia][1]) [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bessel_van_der_Kolk

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Lars Weisaeth

Lars Weisaeth is a Norwegian psychiatrist specializing in disaster medicine and the study of psychological trauma. He is best known for co-editing Traumatic Stress, a foundational text that examines how extreme events affect the mind and body. His work serves as a practical guide for clinicians and researchers working with survivors of major crises.