Trauma and Crisis Counseling: An Overview for Emerging Professionals [Hardcover]

1. Helping People with Trauma Experiences? 2. The Neurobiology of Trauma? 3.?Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Empathy? 4.?Assessment? 5.?Diagnosing Trauma? 6.?Evidence-Based Treatments? 7.?Suicide, Crisis and Disaster? 8.?Challenges in Trauma Work? 9.?Becoming Effective Providers in Resilient Communities

Trauma and Crisis Counseling is an introduction to trauma for students, new counselors, and other helping professionals, one that?lays the foundation for effective trauma work in a readable format.

Today's counselors are faced with a growing number of traumatized clients who need support and intervention. In this book, Hoppe and Taylor present the fundamentals counselors need to properly intervene. From the broad definition of the term trauma to an explanation of trauma's significant impact, this book offers insight on the complexities of trauma intervention.

Kathy McDonald, PhD, associate professor and director of school counseling, Southeastern Oklahoma State University

This remarkably well-written book offers perspective and hope, emphasizing the critical importance of treating each trauma survivor as a unique individual rather than just a diagnosis. Highlighting the profound impact of a strong helper-client bond in increasing resilience and fostering hope underscores the transformative power of a compassionate approach. Educators and professionals alike will find this book an invaluable resource for understanding and supporting those who have experienced trauma.

Kim Haar, LPC, LMFT, CEO of Theres Hope Counseling and co-host on the Oasis Radio Network

This is an invaluable tool for the field. As one who has been in victim services for over twenty-five years, the observations set forth in this text ring extraordinarily true. The resources and practice tips provided will help crlÃS