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From Trauma to Healing
This updated edition of From Trauma to Healing is a comprehensive and practical guide to working with trauma survivors in the field of social work. Since September 11th and Hurricane Katrina, social workers have increasingly come together to consider how traumatic events impact practice. This text is designed to support the process, with a focus on evidence-based practice that ensures professionals are fully equipped to work with trauma. Highlights of this new edition include brand new chapters on practitioner bias and vulnerability, standardized assessment methodologies, and crisis management, as well as a focus on topics crucial to social workers such as Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Adverse Childhood Events (ACES). The text also offers additional resources including chapter practice exercises and a sample trauma course syllabus for educators. With fresh examples and discussion questions to help deal with traumatic events in practice, including interventions that may be applicable to current and future 21st century world events, such as the coronavirus pandemic, From Trauma to Healing, 2nd edition remains an essential publication on trauma for students and social workers alike. Read more
About This Book
This updated edition of From Trauma to Healing is a comprehensive and practical guide to working with trauma survivors in the field of social work. Since September 11th and Hurricane Katrina, social workers have increasingly come together to consider how traumatic events impact practice. This text is designed to support the process, with a focus on evidence-based practice that ensures professionals are fully equipped to work with trauma. Highlights of this new edition include brand new chapters on practitioner bias and vulnerability, standardized assessment methodologies, and crisis management, as well as a focus on topics crucial to social workers such as Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Adverse Childhood Events (ACES). The text also offers additional resources including chapter practice exercises and a sample trauma course syllabus for educators. With fresh examples and discussion questions to help deal with traumatic events in practice, including interventions that may be applicable to current and future 21st century world events, such as the coronavirus pandemic, From Trauma to Healing, 2nd edition remains an essential publication on trauma for students and social workers alike. Read more
| ISBN-13 | 9780367029258 |
| ISBN-10 | 0367029251 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publication Date | November 2020 |
| Edition | 2 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 5.98 x 0.76 x 9.02 inches |
| Weight | 1 pounds |
Expert Analysis & Insights
In-depth editorial assessment across key dimensions
Explicitly designed for MSW programs, with a sample trauma course syllabus and practice exercises that align with social work education. Covers core trauma topics (TIC, ACEs, secondary trauma) that are essential for social work licensure and graduate training, as endorsed by experts.
Highly recommended for MSW trauma courses and licensure exam preparation. Medical educators should not use this as a primary resource for physician training.
Provides practical tools including chapter practice exercises, discussion questions, and a sample trauma course syllabus, which are directly applicable to teaching and training. The foreword highlights specific guidelines for creating safe environments, building safe relationships, and coping skills, offering actionable direction for practitioners.
Valuable for social work educators and students seeking a structured curriculum, but practitioners may need supplementary manuals for specific interventions.
Includes practice exercises, discussion questions, and fresh examples that promote active engagement and reflection. The reader-friendly style and clear explanations, as praised by the foreword and expert reviews, enhance comprehension and retention.
Effective for classroom use and self-study, especially for students who appreciate plain language and practical examples. Instructors should add case-based assessments and visual aids to maximize learning.
Covers a broad range of trauma types (family violence, war, illness, witnessing trauma) and vulnerable populations, with cultural considerations, providing a comprehensive overview for social work practice. New chapters on practitioner bias, standardized assessment, and crisis management add depth to the second edition.
Suitable for foundational and intermediate social work practice, but experienced clinicians may find it a review rather than a source of new insights.
Chapters on assessment, crisis management, and individual, couples, family, and group therapy provide practical frameworks for direct practice. The focus on Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) gives clinicians a structured lens for patient-centered care.
Useful for social workers in clinical settings, but physicians or nurses seeking bedside tools should look to medical trauma texts with explicit management pathways.
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