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This book gives readers critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors. Renowned trauma experts William Dorfman and Lenore Walker give this book immediate relevance through the use of real-life examples from a wide range of crisis situations. They have also deliberately minimized research citations within the text for greater readability.

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<p>From the reviews: <p> William Dorfman and Lenore Walker, in First Responder's Guide to Abnormal Psychology, have written an excellent primer for police, firefighters, and rescue personnel. Regrettably we live in an increasingly dangerous world, where the services of these individuals are increasingly in demand, and now they will have a clearer understanding of the mental health issues faced by victims of disasters. This book fills in a gap in the literature and should be mandatory reading for all personnel who deal with the victims of disaster and crime. Albeit surprisingly comprehensive for a primer, the writing is clear and to the point. Ample examples are provided so that the reader is able to link the theoretical with the clinical. Moreover, the level of the writing is just right. The authors have my enthusiastic endorsement for this important contribution to the literature. <br>- Michel Hersen, Ph.D. ABPP, Professor and Dean, School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Universit

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