Building Psychological Resilience in Military Personnel: Theory and Practice

Author: Robert Sinclair PhDPublisher: American Psychological AssociationHardcover:ISBN 10: 9781433813313ISBN 13: 978-1433813313Researchers have consistently identified resilience as perhaps the single most important factor predicting successful outcomes for military personnel and their families. In this book, editors Robert Sinclair and Thomas Britt and a distinguished group of authors investigate the concept of resilience, its essential role in normal psychological development, and its relevance within various occupational contexts unique to the military. In the second part of the book, the authors evaluate existing programs for developing and maintaining resilience that have been implemented in various branches of our armed forces. Review Building Psychological Resilience in Military Personnel makes a significant contribution to military psychology. There is, however, a second, perhaps even larger audience for this book. The need for resilience training transcends occupational boundaries and developmental stages. It is a universal need...This book will be appreciated by psychologists both within and beyond the arena of military psychology. It is an important addition to the study of human resilience. --PsycCRITIQUES Book Description Researchers have consistently identified resilience as perhaps the single most important factor predicting successful outcomes for military personnel and their families. In this book, editors Robert Sinclair and Thomas Britt and a distinguished group of authors investigate the concept of resilience, its essential role in normal psychological development, and its relevance within various occupational contexts unique to the military. In the second part of the book, the authors evaluate existing programs for developing and maintaining resilience that have been implemented in various branches of our armed forces. See all Editorial Reviews