Trauma and Crisis Counseling: An Overview for Emerging Professionals

Trauma and Crisis Counseling: An Overview for Emerging Professionals is an introduction to trauma for students, new counselors, and other helping professionals. The book provides a sweeping overview of trauma from more than 500 sources. It includes definitions, a clear exploration of trauma’s neurobiology, information on assessment and diagnosis, and summaries of the primary models of evidence-based treatments. The text also addresses suicidality, crisis, and disasters, as well as the challenges faced in providing care to people who experience trauma. Throughout the book, the authors focus on what it means to be trauma-informed and how to integrate resiliency in trauma work. The material is presented in a conversational way using case studies, examples, and practical activities to enhance the reader’s learning. Trauma and Crisis Counseling lays the foundation for effective trauma work in a readable format.

Table of Contents:
1. Helping People with Trauma Experiences 2. The Neurobiology of Trauma 3. Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Empathy 4. Assessment 5. Diagnosing Trauma 6. Evidence-Based Treatments 7. Suicide, Crisis and Disaster 8. Challenges in Trauma Work 9. Becoming Effective Providers in Resilient Communities

About the Author :
Kathy B. Hoppe, EdD, is an associate professor at Oral Roberts University and a licensed marriage and family therapist. Michelle K. Taylor, EdD, is the director of the Master of Science in community counseling program at Rogers State University.

Review :
"Today's counselors are faced with a growing number of traumatized clients who need support and intervention. In this book, Hoppe and Taylor present the fundamentals counselors need to properly intervene. From the broad definition of the term ‘trauma’ to an explanation of trauma's significant impact, this book offers insight on the complexities of trauma intervention." Kathy McDonald, PhD, associate professor and director of school counseling, Southeastern Oklahoma State University "This remarkably well-written book offers perspective and hope, emphasizing the critical importance of treating each trauma survivor as a unique individual rather than just a diagnosis. Highlighting the profound impact of a strong helper-client bond in increasing resilience and fostering hope underscores the transformative power of a compassionate approach. Educators and professionals alike will find this book an invaluable resource for understanding and supporting those who have experienced trauma." Kim Haar, LPC, LMFT, CEO of There’s Hope Counseling and co-host on the Oasis Radio Network "This is an invaluable tool for the field. As one who has been in victim services for over twenty-five years, the observations set forth in this text ring extraordinarily true. The resources and practice tips provided will help create a more enlightened, trauma-informed cadre of professionals who are better prepared to provide care for their clients and for themselves as they embark on this noble and demanding endeavor." Sheree L. Hukill, MS, JD, victim services provider, administrator, and visionary