Intergenerational cycles of trauma and violence : an attachment and family systems perspective

Introduction -- The parent-child attachment relationship -- Family context of attachment relationships -- Neurobiology and genetics -- Peer victimization and partner violence -- Child sexual abuse -- Special populations -- Final thoughtsThe author proposes in this book that an increased risk for abusive behavior or revictimization, as a function of ones own experiences of abuse or trauma in...

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Children's competence to consent to medical treatment or research

This thesis describes the results of research into the mental competence of children in clinical practice The aim is to develop a standardized method for assessing mental competence in children and the establishment of appropriate age to consider children mentally competent with regard to medical decisions.

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Touched by Auschwitz

Survivors of the Auschwitz concentration camp about how the stay in the camp has affected their lives.

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Terrorism and counterterrorismstudies : comparing theory and practice

In many parts of the world, terrorism has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and stability. But what does this exactly mean? What is the nature of this threat? What can be done about it or how can we at least limit the impact of terrorism? These are just a handful of questions that will be addressed in this book that consists of three parts. First it focuses on the essence...

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Trauma and Mental Health in the Wake of Technological Disaster. The Ghislenghien Gas Explosion

A gas explosion in Ghislenghien (Belgium, July 2004) instantly killed five firefighters, one police officer and 18 civilians. Moreover, 132 people were wounded and many of them suffered severe burn injuries. This book aims at clarifying the impact of a technological disaster, both phenomenologically and empirically. It also wishes to enhance the understanding of the challenges for psychological...

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Evidence Based Treatments for Trauma-Related Psychological Disorders : A Practical Guide for Clinicians

This book offers an evidence based guide for clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and other clinicians working with trauma survivors in various settings. It provides information on the basic principles of traumatic stress research and practice, including psychological and sociological theories as well as epidemiological, psychopathological, and neurobiological findings. The...

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Handbook on the cultural formulation interview : DSM-5

DSM-5® Handbook of the Cultural Formulation Interview provides the background, context, and detailed guidance necessary to train clinicians in the use of the Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI), which was created as part of the 2007-2013 DSM revision process. The purpose of the CFIand this unique handbookis to make it easier for providers to account for the influence of culture in their clinical...

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Stigma and Health

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Volunteering in the aftermath of disasters : psychopathology and volunteer management

'The numbers of disasters in the world have multiplied in recent years. The same goes for community volunteers that respond to these events. In developing countries community volunteers are often the largest resource available in the first 48 hours until a more skilled team of rescuers arrives. Volunteers, mostly working for humanitarian organizations like the Red Cross have been understudied and...

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Behavioral analysis : research and practice

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