Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States

Erin M. Eadie and John Briere have masterfully summarized the research and provided essential knowledge about psychological trauma and the assessment of its effects. This landmark book guides readers about assessing reactions to trauma ranging from one-time events to complex, developmental traumas, neglect, and social maltreatment. It is a must-have reference for all clinicians. -- Bethany L. Brand, PhD, Professor Emerit of Psychology, Towson University, Towson, MD, United States; author of The Concise Guide to the Assessment and Treatment of Trauma-Related Dissociation, and coauthor of Finding Solid Ground and The Finding Solid Ground Program Workbook To call this book brilliant and revolutionary is an understatement. The authors are willing to state, clearly and unequivocally, that the domain of trauma includes many things not previously considered and that are not yet included in formal diagnostic manuals. It is solidly based in empirical data, and extremely useful for anyone assessing the effects of the widest possible range of traumas. The authors bring their authority to what is, in effect, a decolonizing of trauma assessment. I am so grateful for this work. -- Laura S. Brown, PhD, ABPP, Courtesy Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, United States; author of Decolonizing Trauma Healing: Toward a Humble, Culturally Responsive Practice Eadie and Briere offer a thorough exploration of the intricate phenomenology of posttraumatic stress, and present a cutting-edge approach to the nuanced assessment of trauma-related symptoms. This is an essential read for clinicians working with individuals affected by trauma. -- Ruth A. Lanius, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Harris-Woodman Chair, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada Since the publication of the first edition of Psychological Assessment of Adult Posttraumatic States, our understanding of the range and scope of traumatic stressors has expanded considerably. In this revised edition, Eadie and Briere provide a review of contemporary viewpoints regarding traumatic stressors and discuss their etiology and range of possible posttraumatic and other consequences, including the complications posed by repeated and cumulative forms of different types of trauma and those based on developmental and diversity issues. On this foundation, they then provide up-to-date information on the use of various instruments, interviews, and strategies—including telehealth methodologies—for assessing traumatized individuals. A very timely resource for those seeking approaches and methods for understanding and documenting a wide variety of posttraumatic consequences. -- Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, Delaware Licensed Psychologist, Board Certified Counseling Psychologist; author of Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy; coeditor of Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders in Adults and coauthor of Treatment of Complex Trauma This text offers an exceedingly rare combination of (a) deep clinical knowledge and extraordinary clinical sensitivity, (b) respect for and knowledge of the trauma literature, (c) solid methodology and statistical skill, and (d) compelling and readable prose. It would be hard to find a better resource for the trauma professional at any level of training. This is one of the very few books that should be both a requirement in a trauma psychology course and a staple in the library of any trauma-informed professional. -- Constance Dalenberg, PhD, Distinguished Professor, Alliant International University; Director, Trauma Research Institute, Claremont, CA, United States; Science Committee Chair, Division 56 Trauma Psychology, American Psychological Association