A guide to psychological debriefing : managing emotional decompression and post-traumatic stress disorder / David Kinchin.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Introduction to PTSD and traumatic events -- Introduction to debriefing -- Emotional decompression model -- Introduction to defusing -- Recovery from PTSD -- Training debriefers.

"Frequently, people suffering trauma cannot get past the experience and develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Psychological debriefing (PD) is a process commonly used to prevent an individual from developing PTSD, allowing them to re-examine the event in a safe and controlled environment." "This book offers a practical introduction to PTSD and psychological debriefing, and outlines an enhanced model of PD: 'Emotional Decompression'. Structured like a deep-sea dive, it incorporates carefully planned safety stops for discussion and explanation on the way back to the 'surface' to avoid getting 'the bends'. The book presents a range of recovery models, from the 'simple' models developed by Williams and Horowitz to the more complex 'Snakes and Ladders' model developed by the author." "A Guide to Psychological Debriefing is a book for health practitioners, counsellors, psychologists and professionals working with clients suffering from PTSD, as well as students."--BOOK JACKET.