{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-strain-psychology-preventing-burnout-primary-and-secondary-traumatisation-in-psychologically-demanding-work-paperback-softback-9781394402328","title":"Fundamentals of Strain Psychology; Preventing Burnout, Primary and Secondary Traumatisation in Psychologically Demanding Work (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394402328","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamentals of Strain Psychology\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePreventing Burnout, Primary and Secondary Traumatisation in Psychologically Demanding Work\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eRikke Høgsted (Author), Agnes Ringer (Contributions by), Agnes Ringer (Author), Niel Greenberg (Foreword by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394402328, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 4 June 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.8 x 15.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.369 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents a Comprehensive Guide to Preventing Mental Strain in High-Risk Professions\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork in healthcare, emergency response, or other high-risk professions requires resilience under constant emotional pressure. \u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Strain Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clear and compassionate framework for understanding, managing, and preventing mental strain in these demanding roles. Drawing on bio-psycho-social and existential theories, Rikke Høgsted explores how individuals and organizations can recognize warning signs, develop protective strategies, and create sustainable mental health practices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured in three parts—The Impacts, The Reactions, and The Strategies—the book offers both theoretical foundations and practical exercises that foster emotional balance and collective resilience. Høgsted’s Strain Square model introduces a new way to assess and manage psychological demands across teams. Bridging research and real-world application through evidence-based insights and field-tested intervention methods, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates bio-psycho-social and existential approaches to understanding workplace strain and resilience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the psychological effects of primary and secondary exposure to trauma and crisis situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical exercises, case examples, and strategies for maintaining emotional balance and mental health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides actionable guidance for organizations seeking to build supportive, resilient workplace cultures\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the collective role of employees, leaders, and organizations in fostering long-term psychological resilience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFundamentals of Strain Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for professionals in healthcare, emergency services, defense, social work, and related fields. It supports courses in psychology, occupational health, and organizational behavior, and serves as a critical professional reference for those managing mental strain in high-stress work environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword \u003ci\u003eby Neil Greenberg\u003c\/i\u003e xix\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements xxiii\u003cbr\u003ePrologue xxix\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction xxxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I The Impacts 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Who Is Affected? 3\u003cbr\u003e2 Factors Affecting the Traumatic Impact 9\u003cbr\u003e3 The Traumatic Event 13\u003cbr\u003e4 Managing the Traumatic Event 20\u003cbr\u003e5 Other Factors 30\u003cbr\u003e6 Global Crises and Cumulative Strain—Helping in a Time of Permacrisis 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II The Reactions 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Mental Tilting and Sustainability 49\u003cbr\u003e8 Warning Signs of Mental Tilting 54\u003cbr\u003e9 Mirror Neurons and the Red–Green–Blue Model 68\u003cbr\u003e10 From Warning Signs to States of Strain 79\u003cbr\u003e11 Trauma-related Mental Disorders 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III The Strategies 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 HR Policy Framework 99\u003cbr\u003e13 Psychological Safety as a Shared Resource 103\u003cbr\u003e14 The Strain Square 108\u003cbr\u003e15 The TIC Model and the Powerlessness–Power Pendulum 115\u003cbr\u003e16 The Big WHY? 121\u003cbr\u003e17 Educational Institutions, Organisations, and Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities 128\u003cbr\u003e18 Groups: Roles and Responsibilities 146\u003cbr\u003e19 Individuals: Roles and Responsibilities 159\u003cbr\u003e20 Additional Preventive Measures 176\u003cbr\u003e21 In Times of Crisis: A Tiered Approach 179\u003cbr\u003e22 Proactive Psychosocial Prevention 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 197\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1 200\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2 203\u003cbr\u003eFurther Reading 208\u003cbr\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Psychology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Psychology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Psychology%20%5BJM%5D%22\"\u003eJM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453474304280,"sku":"9781394402328","price":25.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394402328.jpg?v=1785284899","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/fundamentals-of-strain-psychology-preventing-burnout-primary-and-secondary-traumatisation-in-psychologically-demanding-work-paperback-softback-9781394402328","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}