Burgess M, Marks I, Gill M (2001). Self Help for Nightmares. Oxford Stress & Trauma Centre

Dryden W (2001). Overcoming Guilt. Sheldon Press: London

Herbert C, Wetmore A (1999). Overcoming Traumatic Stress. A Self-Help Guide using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques. Constable & Robinson Publishing Ltd: London

Kinchin, D (1994). Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Thorsons: London

Matsakis AC (). "I can't get over it." A Handbook for Trauma Survivors. (2nd edition). New Harbinger Publications, Inc: California.

Parkinson F (1993). Post-Trauma Stress. Sheldon Press: London

General trauma

Gibson M (1998). Order from Chaos. Venture Press: Birmingham

Hodgkinson PE, Stewart M (2001). Coping with Catastrophe. (2nd edition). Brunner-Routledge: New York

Road traffic accidents

Mitchell M (1997). The Aftermath of Road Traffic Accidents. Routledge: London

Heller DP, Heller LS (2001). Crash Course: A Self-Healing Guide to Auto Accident Trauma and Recovery. North Atlantic Books: California. Inner Circle Services Ltd: London

Williams M, Chisholm C (2006) Someone has died in a road crash. BrakeCare: www.brake.org.uk

A children's book for all ages, taking children step by step through practical things such as funerals and police investigations and exploring normal emotions and feelings. The book is meant to be read by a child with a parent or carer. There is also a guide for professionals caring for bereaved children which accompanies the children's book.

Sudden bereavement

Department of Health (2006) Help at Hand. DH Publications: London

This guide has been produced to help people who are unexpectedly bereaved following suicide or sudden, traumatic death of a friend or relative. It also provides information for healthcare and other professionals who come into contact with bereaved people, to help them understand the impact of suicide and how they can provide support.

Psychological debriefing

Raphael B, Wilson JP (2000). Psychological Debriefing. Theory, Practice and Evidence. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge.

Useful Website

PTSD Support
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www.ptsduk.co.uk

Excellent web-based source of information and advice for anyone with PTSD, their family, friends and partners. Also has a useful forum for discussion and mutual support about anything to do with PTSD.

Further Reading