Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges
Author(s): Steven M Southwick (Author)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 20 Sept. 2012
Language: English
Print length: 238 pages
ISBN-10: 0521195632
ISBN-13: 9780521195638
Book Description
Many of us are struck by major trauma sometime in our lives. This inspiring book identifies ten key ways to weather and bounce back from stress and trauma. Incorporating the latest scientific research and interviews with trauma survivors, it provides a practical guide to building emotional, mental and physical resilience.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘[The authors] have written a crisp, user-friendly guide to the latest scientific research on resilience. With a light touch, they illuminate what seems to be every major study in the field over the last 20 years. In reading this short book, one can come away with much like a PhD or MD in the new science of resilience … splendid.’ The Washington Independent Review of Books (washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com)
‘… an enjoyable and informative read. Those seeking inspiration and hope that adversity can be survived will be reassured; readers who want an overview of contemporary research on resiliency will be nourished by the thorough reviews; and those seeking self-improvement advice will find many promising practices.’ PsycCRITIQUES
‘An important resource for all mental health clinicians and others interested in trauma and resilience.’ Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Book Description
An inspiring guide to coping with stress and adversity, written by world experts. Incorporates real-life interviews and up-to-date scientific research.
About the Author
Steven M. Southwick is Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT, USA.
Dennis S. Charney is Dean and Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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