Book Overview

This volume synthesizes cutting-edge research on natural processes of resilience and recovery, highlighting implications for trauma treatment and prevention. Prominent experts examine what enables many trauma survivors to heal over time without intervention, as well what causes others to develop long-term psychiatric problems.

Key Factors and Recommendations

Identifying key, modifiable risk and resilience factors—such as cognitions and beliefs, avoidance, pain, and social support—the book provides recommendations for when and when not to intervene to promote recovery. Illustrative case examples are included.

Populations Discussed

A section on specific populations discusses children, military personnel, and low socioeconomic status or marginalized communities.