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Motor vehicle accidents account for over 3 million injuries
annually and are one of the most common traumas individuals
experience. But the physical injuries are often less impactful in
the long run than the severe emotional distress, flashbacks, and
substantial impairment in work or family life. Studies of the
general population have found that approximately 9% of people who
survivor an accident develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. And
yet, few people seek treatment immediately, mostly because they are
not aware of the nature of their condition or that successful brief
treatments are available.
The most common trauma that occurs in western civilization is the
road traffic accident. Yet medical, psychological and legal
professionals have to date largely ignored this all too common
horror. In the fall of 1997, the First International Conference was
held that was dedicated exclusively to the psychological impact of
road traffic accidents (RTAs). This event brought, for the first
time ever, the leading experts from all over the world to share and
develop their ideas. This provided the catalyst of ideas and
information for this volume. The volume as a result contains some
of the most current information available on this topic to date.
Transforming Tragedy draws from Dr. Hickling's own experience with a near death trauma and how he survived, through all the trials and tribulations that experience involved. It shares how being a psychologist with over 25 years experience, gave him a unique perspective on how to deal with the trauma. Transforming Tragedy further shares excerpted experiences of real patients to illustrate how transformation can occur. It liberally shares anecdotes found in literature as well as eastern and western philosophy to connect in teachable and meaningful ways. Last, it succinctly summarizes in readable text, the very latest and best of what we know about treating psychological trauma, how and why some people are resilient to trauma, and for some how they go on to show positive growth from these traumatic and painful experiences. This book can take the reader from a personal tragedy to a place where they can have hope and move in a positive direction. It is a self-help book, but not in the traditional way. More like a wise friend and teacher is sharing something very personal and powerful to touch wherever they are in their own pain.
It is estimated that over 3 million people per year are injured in
motor vehicle accidents and up to 45% of people in a serious auto
accident develop posttraumatic stress disorder.
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