Kinchin discusses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and psychological debriefing techniques used to prevent the development of PTSD. He outlines the various models of psychological debriefing and
explains the details of Emotional Decompression, which he describes in terms of coming up from deep-sea diving. He also covers defusing, recovery from PTSD, and the training of debriefers. The
volume is meant for health practitioners, counselors, psychologists, and other professionals, as well as students. Kinchin, who was medically retired from the police force in the UK after
suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, facilitates workshops and seminars on PTSD and Emotional Decompression for medical and educational organizations and training courses for
emergency services and other groups. Annotation 穢2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
