In the context of recent natural disasters and the increase of global
terrorism, there is a need for a greater understanding of the
psychosocial impact of such events on the individuals and communities
involved. This understanding can also enhance the support offered to
people sho have to face trauma in their individual lives. Those who
provide such a response need to develop their skills in this area of
work. They too need to feel that they are supported in their work. This
revised and expanded edition of a highly successful book consolidates
the core elements of good proctice while bringing theory and practice
issues up to date. As with the first and second editions, this book can
be used as a guide for best practice and as a resource for instant
reference when staff are faced with responding to traumatic incidents.
It also provides up-to-date case studies, drawing on the author's
knowledge and experience and points the way for further, more
specialised study. The book identifies core elements that are common to
most traumatic events; discusses practical methods of intervention that
are based on analysis of contemporary research and best practice in a
multidisciplinary context; shows how the skills discussed can be
transferred to individual clinical practice; addresses the needs of
responders and the responsibility of organisations to provide a 'duty of
care' for those who are exposed to trauma in their occupational roles
and presents a modular programme of training, devised by the author, to
prepare responders in the pre-crisis period. Order from chaos is
essential reading for all those who are or may be involved in supporting
those who are experiencing the impact of trauma in their lives. It is
also an invaluable resource for trainers in the field, and for social
work and health and social care students and their teachers.
