Psychological Aspects of Crisis Negotiation explores the methods and strategies for confronting the nine types of subjects typically encountered in hostage / suicide sieges by correctional staff and law enforcement crisis negotiators.
"Mass trauma events, such as natural disasters, war and torture, affect millions of people every year. Currently, there is no mental health care model with the potential to address the psychological needs of survivors in a cost-effective way. This book presents such a model, alo…
Experiences -- The problem and approach -- Hear that siren? -- It can't be done -- Shall we leave? -- Why me? -- Volunteers? : you bet! -- Organized-disorganization -- Life in a fishbowl -- What about my psyche? -- What must be done?
From the Publisher: When disaster strikes, people react, and usually, fear levels rise. Temporarily, however, one motivation supersedes all others: survival of self and those nearby, especially loved ones. Based on the author's years of research and teaching experience, The Huma…
"Restoring Civil Societies examines the role of civic engagement as a form of prosocial behavior motivated by a commitment to higher-order norms. Civic engagement--from bystander intervention to organizing collective activity--is distinguished as a collective effort by which ind…