Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States: Phenomenology, Diagnosis, and Measurement [Paperback]

John Briere (Author)

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Publication Date: January 2004

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.

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About the Author

John Briere, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Director of the Psychological Trauma Program at LAC-USC Medical Center. He is a past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 281 pages
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA); 2 edition (January 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591471443
• ISBN-13: 978-1591471448
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,087,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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John Briere, Ph.D. is Associate Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and Director of the Psychological Trauma Program at LAC+USC Medical Center. He is a past president of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), and recipient of the Robert S. Laufer Memorial Award for Scientific Achievement from ISTSS and the Outstanding Professional Award from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). Designated as a "Highly Cited Researcher" by the Institute for Scientific Information, he is author or co-author of a number of books, articles, chapters, and psychological tests in the areas of trauma, child abuse, and interpersonal violence. His website is www.JohnBriere.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well-written, scholarly book, April 20, 2009

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This book is well-written and easy to absorb. Chapters are broken down into well-organized subjects. I like this book and would recommend it to other mental health professionals.