Surviving catastrophic disasters; air, auto or train crashes; rape; war and other violent acts is only the beginning. Disasters leave hidden damage. anxiety, fear and distress. with long-term effects that can last years. Survivors are not the only ones touched by trauma. family, friends and co-workers are often victims of post-traumatic stress. Comprehensive and thorough, Post-Trauma Stress offers helpful advice and practical information from professionals for prevention of and recovery from post-traumatic stress. Surviving catastrophic disasters, armed robbery, wars, air and train crashes, auto accidents, rape, riots and other incredible violent acts is only the beginning. Disasters inevitably leave hidden damage. anxiety, fear and distress. with long-term effects that can last years. Post-Trauma Stress is comprehensive and thorough. Offering helpful advice and practical information for the prevention and recovery from post-trauma stress. Discusses the debriefing process for individuals and groups following trauma and how people trained in crisis intervention are essential in the healing process. Describes Critical Incident Debriefing, the most successful method used by professionals today for assisting survivors of disasters and other crisis situations. A personal guide for prevention and recovery from post-traumatic stress.