The diversity of trauma research: Contexts, approaches and controversies

Abstract

In this issue we have brought together papers that approach the topic of trauma from less familiar angles. The first two papers are case studies that focus on the importance of the relationship. The next two studies are qualitative investigations. Moving to a more theoretical level, the next paper questions what we know about intrusive imagery and the use of dream work. Of the final three papers, the first is a review paper which reminds us that trauma is part and parcel of the lives of the most vulnerable, and often those with the least voice in society. The second reviews the evidence for vicarious traumatisation in practitioners who work with adult survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse. The last provides a new conceptual model for multidisciplinary team working. These are articles written by practitioners and as such speak to the needs of other practitioners in a way that research papers often do not. As such we hope this special issue will inspire practitioners to pick up on some of the themes that arise from these articles and to think about how they can contribute to the diversity of research in the field of trauma. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)