[Excerpt from] The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing

Other Titles

Chapter 2: Trauma and Becoming a Nurse

Abstract

This item record pertains to materials from The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing, which are provided free of charge by the publisher.

About this book: As nurses know firsthand, the impact of psychological trauma is not limited to those who experience it. Others—including nurses and caregivers—are indirectly affected. In healthcare, patients' psychological trauma may manifest in odd, uncomfortable, or confusing behaviors. Nurses and healthcare workers must recognize that patients may be feeling unsafe or struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, grief, loneliness, or depression born from trauma. As nurses listen to, empathize with, and sometimes grieve with the people they care for, they need to comprehend the "why" behind these feelings and actions.

The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing helps nurses gain awareness and knowledge about trauma and recovery so they can heal and bring holistic healing to others. Authors Karen J. Foli and John R. Thompson provide a primer on psychological trauma, helping readers identify and understand the common forms of trauma in society. Filled with examples, tools, assessments, and learning objectives, this book helps nurses move forward as trauma-informed caregivers.

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Description

This item record contains the following file attachments:

• Chapter 2 (main file);
• the Instructor's Guide;
• the Student Workbook;
• a Trauma Vocabulary Quiz;
• the Answer Key to the Quiz;
• Conceptual Model of Trauma Infographic;
• Author Bios;
• the Forward;
• the Introduction; and
• the Table of Contents & Index

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Authors

Karen J. FoliFollow
John Thompson

Author Details

Karen J. Foli, PhD, RN, FAAN, is an Associate Professor and the Director of the PhD in Nursing Program at Purdue University School of Nursing. Devoting much of her career to alleviating the suffering caused by psychological trauma and preparing nurses to explore and build upon the science of nursing, she is currently researching and examining the role of psychological trauma in substance use in registered nurses.

John R. Thompson, MD, practices psychiatric medicine for Purdue University's Counseling and Psychological Services. With over 30 years of experience in medical practice in multiple healthcare settings, he currently assesses and counsels young adults enrolled in higher education who are processing and recovering from trauma.

Sigma Membership

Delta Omicron, Omega Pi

Lead Author Affiliation

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Type

Book Chapter

ISBN

9781945157981

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Abuse and Neglect, Sexual Violence/Workplace Violence, Posttraumatic Stress, Trauma Assessment, Healing, and Recovery, Psychological Trauma, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma-informed Nursing Practice/Care, Types of Trauma

City

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Recommended Citation

Foli, Karen J. and Thompson, John, "[Excerpt from] The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing" (2019). Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts. 73.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/book_excerpts/73

Publisher

Sigma Theta Tau International

Version

Publisher's Version

Rights Holder

Copyright © 2025 by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without written permission from the publisher. Any trademarks, service marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in this book are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for a similar or any other purpose.

Review Type

None: Professionally Edited Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2019-03-28

Full Text of Presentation

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