Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States: Phenomenology, Diagnosis, and Measurement / Edition 2

by John Briere

Overview

This book is the second edition of the well-known Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States, published in 1997. A major update from the first edition, it presents a detailed, yet practical summary of the major issues and instruments involved in the assessment of posttraumatic disturbance. Dr. Briere analyzes the types of traumas most likely to produce long-term difficulties. He also explains the biological, historical, social, and cultural factors that mediate between trauma and outcome. New research on traumatic events, including rape, stalking, sex trafficking, torture, terrorist attacks, motor vehicle accidents, and disasters, is placed into clinical context. Especially relevant to the clinician, researcher, and forensic specialist, this second edition reviews the available research on standardized measures currently available for evaluating trauma's impact, noting the psychometric characteristics of each instrument. A comprehensive review of new trauma-relevant measures is provided, emphasizing their direct clinical relevance to the assessment of posttraumatic states. In addition, frequently used general psychological tests get a critical look from the trauma assessment perspective. Dr. Briere also makes new recommendations for the composition of trauma-related test batteries that can be customized to fit the clinical question and the time available for assessment. New to the second edition is additional information on the complex process of psychodiagnosis, including coverage of research and controversies in acute stress disorder, brief psychotic disorder, the dissociative disorders, traumatic grief reactions, "complex PTSD," borderline personality disorder, and trauma-related panic disorder. Including over 35% new references, this volume provides a scholarly, yet practical review of trauma theory and measurement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591471448
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	01/28/2004
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

Table of Contents

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	xi
Part I.	Etiology and Phenomenology of Posttraumatic Stress	3
Chapter 1	Trauma Types and Characteristics	5
Chapter 2	Symptoms, Syndromes, and Disorders	39
Part II.	General Issues in the Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress	81
Chapter 3	Critical Issues in Trauma-Relevant Assessment	83
Chapter 4	Assessment of Traumatic Events	107
Chapter 5	Diagnostic Interviews	121
Chapter 6	General Objective and Projective Measures	137
Chapter 7	Trauma-Specific Objective Measures	161
Chapter 8	Putting It All Together: Assessment of Pretrauma Functioning, Traumatic Events, Moderating Influences, and Posttraumatic States	187
Chapter 9	Conclusion	211
Appendix	Initial Trauma Review-Revised (ITR-R)	215
	References	221
	Index	271
	About the Author	281

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Nicholas Greco IV, MS, BCETS, CATSM (C3 Education and Research, Inc.)
Description: This book excellently describes the many facets of post-traumatic stress disorder using both relevant real-world topics and strong empirical data. This is the second edition of this widely popular book, and it provides much needed updates on this important disorder.
Purpose: Much like its predecessor, the purpose of this book is to organize the vast amount of research on psychological trauma and fulfill the need for scientifically based evaluation of PTSD and its assessment. As expected, this second edition provides relevant updates, expands on the first edition, describes in detail a number of trauma-relevant tests, and provides information on additional forms of trauma such as terrorist attacks. This book undoubtedly meets both the author's objectives and the readers.
Audience: Psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals who not only work with traumatized individuals, but have a genuine interest in this area will find this book extremely worthwhile and beneficial. The use in academia, research, and clinical practice are self-evident. The author is a tremendously talented clinician who presents pertinent information in a friendly, knowledgeable, and concise manner.
Features: The book is brimming with great information and the discussion of the trauma types and characteristics is a must-read. The comparison and contrast between PTSD and acute stress disorder is enlightening. Diagnostic interviewing and the discussion of the various objective measurement tests are a standout highlight.
Assessment: This is a well written and worthwhile contribution to the field. Readers will be hard-pressed to find a finer book on trauma that is so detailed yet such a pleasure to read and implement in teaching and in practice. This book deserves a place on every mental health professionals shelf. Highly recommended!

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