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Authors: Conway F. Saylor (Editor), J. Packard (Editor), Janet S. Gaffney
ISBN-13: 9780306444319, ISBN-10: 0306444313
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Date Published: October 2001
Edition: 1st Edition

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Author Biography: Conway F. Saylor

Book Synopsis

In response to the growing concern for the psychological impact of disasters on children, this book integrates a diverse body of literature-including theory, case studies and other research, and assessment and intervention techniques-contributed by many of the fields most experienced professionals. Child and school psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, mental health administrators, and pediatricians will all appreciate the work's unique focus on the reaction of children to extreme stress.

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Devoted to the prevention and treatment of children's mental health problems following disasters of various kinds, considering basic theory and assessment and intervention techniques. Begins a series that will provide mental health professionals with information on traditional and emerging issues relating to the psychological, behavioral, and developmental problems of children. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Children and Disasters: Clinical and Research Issues1
Ch. 1Stress and Coping in Children and Families: Implications for Children Coping with Disaster11
Ch. 2Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents29
Ch. 3Issues in the Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children45
Ch. 4Concepts of Death and Loss in Childhood and Adolescence: A Developmental Perspective67
Ch. 5Impact of Natural Disasters on Children and Families85
Ch. 6Technology-Related Disasters105
Ch. 7Psychological Response of Children to Shootings and Hostage Situations123
Ch. 8Children and War137
Ch. 9Individual and Small-Group Psychotherapy for Children Involved in Trauma and Disaster165
Ch. 10School-Based Intervention Following a Disaster187
Ch. 11Community-Level Intervention after a Disaster211
Index233

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