Traumatic Stress and Long-Term Recovery Coping with Disasters and Ot
This evidence-rich collection takes on the broad diversity of traumatic stress, in both its causes and outcomes, as well as the wide variety of resources available for recovery. Its accessible coverage shows varied presentations of post-traumatic str
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Traumatic Stress and Long-Term Recovery Coping with Disasters and Other Negative Life Events
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Editor Katie E. Cherry Department of Psychology Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA USA
ISBN 978-3-319-18865-2 ISBN 978-3-319-18866-9 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-18866-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015945811 Springer Cham Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland is part of Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
Preface
Natural and technological disasters, acts of terrorism, wars, and interpersonal violence are frequent occurrences in the world today. When traumatic events happen, their impact may be felt personally and across many societal levels—locally, nationally, and globally. Given the ubiquity of such events, one possible response is to look away. Perhaps, we have become desensitized to traumatic happenings, where events that capture media attention briefly no longer invite our continued attention or concern. Another response is to look at catastrophic events, remember the survivors and their losses, and consider how these events may have changed peoples’ lives and shaped history. For individuals who have been directly affected by disaster, the experience may be overwhelming, bringing stress and prolonged suffering that threatens health and well-being. Yet, resilience and recovery are also among the many psychological outcomes associated with traumatic event exposure. Years after the event, people remember what happened, revisiting disastrous events in memories driven by calendar–year anniversaries or perhaps brought to mind by commemorative activities that mark the passage of time. The 10-year anniversary of the 2005 Atlantic Hurricanes, Katrina and Rita that dealt a catastrophic blow to the US Gulf Coast, is in the minds and hearts of many who e
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