Explorations in Metapsychology

Conversations on Traumatic Incident Reduction

Victor R. Volkman, Victor R. Volkman, Victor R. Volkman

• Publisher: Loving Healing Press
• Year: 2006
• ISBN:
  9781615999132
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Index: Psychology

TIR, or Traumatic Incident Reduction, is a unique regressive, repetitive, desensitization procedure--highly focused, directive, and controlled, yet at the same time wholly person-centered, non-interpretive, and non-judgmental. Developed by Frank A. Gerbode, M.D., Gerald French, and others, TIR is best known for its use as an extremely effective tool in the rapid resolution of virtually all trauma-related conditions, including PTSD. TIR can also address many other DSM-IV diagnoses beyond trauma including: adjustment disorders, acute stress, traumatic bereavement, dysthymic disorders, major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, somatization disorders, sexual abuse, and phobias. Acclaim for Beyond Trauma: Conversations on Traumatic Incident Reduction
"Beyond Trauma is an excellent resource to begin one's mastery in this area of practice."
--MICHAEL G. TANCYUS, LCSW, DCSW, Augusta Behavioral Health "I have found Beyond Trauma to be exceptionally helpful in understanding and practicing TIR in broad and diverse areas of practice, not just in traditional trauma work. The information from various points of view is really priceless."
--GERRY BOCK, Registered Clinical Counselor, B.C. Canada "Beyond Trauma offers PTSD sufferers a glimpse at a light at the end of the tunnel, while providing mental health workers with a revolutionary technique that could increase their success rate with traumatized clients."
--JENI MAYER, Body Mind Spirit Magazine

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• About our Series Editor, Robert Rich, Ph.D.
• Acknowledgements
• Here’s what people are saying about Beyond Trauma:
• Explorations in Metapsychology Series
• Contents
• Foreword by the Editor
• Foreword to the 2nd Edition
• Chapter 1 – Trauma and TIR
• Chapter 2 – TIR and the Soldier’s Experience
• Chapter 3 – Grief and Loss
• Chapter 4 – Crime and Punishment
• Chapter 5 – TIR and Terrorism
• Chapter 6 – Traumatology
• Chapter 7 – Accident Victims
• Chapter 8 – TIR Research Projects
• Chapter 9 – Children and TIR
• Chapter 10 – Integrating Therapies
• Chapter 11 – Phobias and Anxiety
• Chapter 12 – TIR in the Workplace
• Chapter 13 – Spiritual Experiences
• Chapter 14 – Philosophy of Metapsychology – articles by F. Gerbode, M.D.
• Appendix A – Rules of Facilitation
• Appendix B – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Appendix C – Training and Resources
• Appendix D – Metapsychology Viewing Curriculum
• Index
• Tir and Metapsychology Lecture Series