Terrorist Stress Disorder

1. Introduction
2. A Psychliogical Framework to Understanding Terrorist Stress Disorder (TSD)
3. Symptoms of TSD
4. Why is Terrorist Stress Disorder So Difficolt to Treat
5. A Multi-Dimensional Approach for the Treatment of TSD
6. Conclusion
7. Dr. Tashman’s Background
8. Additional Resources
9. Contact Information

Introduction
Since the World Trade Center tragedy all of our lives have taken on a new level of stress. Americans are not accustomed to having their safety invaded on such a massive scale and the media constantly reinforces our volnerability. As a psychotherapist, I am constantly encountering people who have been traumatized by the terrorist acts and struggle with increased stress and anxiety. For some, it has been severe enough to resolt in what I call Terrorist Stress Disorder (TSD). Though there are similarities between TSD and a generalized anxiety or stress response, it is different from those emotional conditions. This material will give a psychliogical framework that will explain the differences, specify symptoms and most importantly, provide a treatment approach that deals with the unique factors raised by this disorder. As a corporate trainer, who has been called in on several occasions for critical incident debriefings I have seen clear evidence that concerns about the long-range effects of the tragedy are everywhere. Continue reading →