Microaggressions and traumatic stress : theory, research, and clinical treatment / Kevin L. Nadal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nadal, Kevin L., author.

Series:

Concise guides on trauma care book series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microaggressions.

Psychic trauma.

Stress (Psychology).

Aggression--psychology.

Psychological Trauma.

Medical Subjects:

Aggression--psychology.

Psychological Trauma.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 150 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

APA PsycBOOKS.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2018.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

"Challenging current definitions of trauma, Kevin L. Nadal distills the latest research to discuss the relationship between microaggressions and stress, looking at how regular exposure to subtle discrimination can, over time, elicit the same symptoms as severe trauma. This brief but comprehensive volume features case studies and treatment recommendations"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book offers multiple examples of microaggressions and practical guidance on how to identify and deal with microaggressions as they occur. Chapter one covers what has traditionally been viewed as trauma, as well as ways that trauma may manifest differently, specifically in the context of overt systemic and interpersonal discrimination. It further introduces theoretical approaches to clinical treatment with trauma survivors of various marginalized identities. Chapter two describes microaggression theory in detail--focusing on theoretical and empirical literatures that reveal the existence and impact of microaggressions. Chapters three through six discusses how microaggressive trauma may manifest uniquely in different communities and identity groups--namely focusing on people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer (LGBQ) people; transgender people; and women. The final chapter concludes with recommendations on how to address microaggressive trauma--individually, institutionally, and systemically--while advocating for changes in psychology and education. The book is intended for two types of audiences. First, practitioners and students in mental health fields (e.g., psychology, social work, and counseling) will learn about how microaggressions can be traumatic and negatively affect mental health. Second, it is written for people who have encountered microaggressions, as well as those who are committed to combating them. Therapists may suggest this book to their clients who are struggling with microaggressive trauma and may need validation that their experiences are normalized. Educators, students, researchers, activists, and community leaders may benefit from the comprehensive reviews of discrimination and trauma, while gaining insight into the relationship between the two concepts."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).

Contents:

A review of trauma literature and approaches

What are microaggressions?

Racial microaggressions and trauma

Sexual orientation microaggressions and trauma

Gender microaggressions and trauma

Gender identity microaggressions and trauma.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2017.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781433828591

1433828596

9781433828607

Access Restriction:

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