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Psychological Support in DisastersPSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT IN DISASTERS
©2004 Softcover 215 pp. (8 1/2" x 11")
ISBN: 978-1-889315-87-4
List $58

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Description
An introductory text for students entering the field, or professionals seeking continued professional development in the area of psychological stress and critical incidents. Includes cases studies and suggested checklists.

This textbook is appropriate for criminal justice, criminal investigation, and homeland security programs. It is also suited for programs in emergency management, corporate security, psychology, emergency medical services and healthcare, police academy programs, and continuing professional development.
Contents
Chapter 1  Introduction
Chapter 2  Psychological Stress Factors
Chapter 3  Recognizing Critical Incidents
Chapter 4  Personal Crisis vs. Critical Incident Stress
Chapter 5  Stress Disorders
Chapter 6  Recognizing Stress Symptoms
Chapter 7  CIS in Emergency Responders
Chapter 8  Recognizing CIS in the Public
Chapter 9  Personal & Citizen Responsibilities
Chapter 10  Local, County, and State Emergency Response Organizations and Resources
Chapter 11  Federal, National, and International Emergency Response Organizations and Agencies
Appendix A  Crisis Intervention and Critical Incident Stress Management: A Defense of the Field

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Author(s)
Amy Davis,  MA: Amy holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminology. She is a consultant specializing in Critical Incident Management, and has co-authored the following books: Psychological Support in Disasters and Interview and Interrogation, with Eyewitness Testimony, Security Principles, Planning & Procedures and Critical Incidents in Hostage Negotiations.

Christy Davis,  MS: Christy holds a Master's degree in Instructional Leadership and Curriculum Development. She has specialized in training in Curriculum Mapping and Backwards Planning, and has worked in the field of education for many years. She is the co-author of Psychological Support in Disasters, and has a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice.

Julie Gibson,  MD: Dr. Julie Gibson received her M.D. from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She specialized in pediatrics and forensic pathology. She was medical examiner for the greater Phoenix area for 5 years. She has Master’s degrees in Human Behavior and Business, and Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Biology. Dr. Gibson is a registered nurse with 7 years experience in a neonatal intensive care unit. She has responded to multiple mass fatality disasters.

   
Supplemental Materials
Supplemental Material
  • PowerPoint presentations for each chapter.
  • Test Bank with written examinations provided for every chapter.
  • Lesson Plan Development Guide for instructor use.