We offer you some links to
relevant and important sources of additional information.
Gift from Within is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized
individuals. Our philosophy is to rekindle hope and restore dignity to trauma
survivors. GFW develops and disseminates educational material, including
videotapes, articles, books, and maintains a roster of survivors who are willing
to participate in an international network of peer support.
Cavalcade Videos produces clinical
training videos for mental health professionals, with a focus on trauma issues.
Headington Institute: This
site describes the Institute, which was founded in 2001 to provide psychological
and spiritual support to humanitarian aid and disaster relief personnel
worldwide.
The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies "is dedicated to
the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service
initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and
long-term consequences. ISTSS provides a forum for the sharing of research,
clinical strategies, public policy concerns and theoretical formulations on
trauma in the United States and around the world." (from their web site).
Beth Stamm's Traumatic Stress and
Secondary Traumatic Stress Page. This page contains references, archived
papers, and measures of traumatic stress and secondary traumatic stress, as well
as additional links.
Dave Baldwin's Trauma Information Pages.
This site contains a wealth of information for researchers and clinicians in
traumatic stress, including links and full text articles on a wide array of
trauma-related topics.
Laurie Anne
Pearlman, Ph.D. This site, now under development, provides information about
Dr. Pearlman’s professional activities.