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Covert Trauma Across the Lifespan

Viewing Psychosocial Trauma Through a Clinical Lens

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Tiffany E. Vastardis, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CIMHP, CMNCS, ACS

Carman S. Gill, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, ACS

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Improve trauma-informed care with evidence-based strategies tailored to covert, chronic, and often overlooked experiences.

Designed to close critical gaps in trauma education, this textbook delivers clear, practical guidance for addressing psychosocial trauma across the lifespan. Readers benefit from integrated theory, research, and application, supported by case vignettes, discussion prompts, and practical tools that enhance both learning and clinical effectiveness. Unlock your free eBook with your print purchase—accessible anytime on Springer Publishing Connect!

Key Features:

  • In-depth coverage of covert trauma, including identification, assessment, and treatment across settings
  • Strengthens ability to accurately diagnose and effectively treat nuanced trauma presentations
  • Includes Instructor’s Manual, Instructor Test Bank, Instructor Chapter PowerPoints, and Chapter Podcasts
  • Written by expert clinicians and educators delivering current, research-informed and practice-driven insights
Contents

Contributors 

Preface 

Ethics Statement

Theories and Models

Resources

PART I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND  

Chapter 1. Introduction to Covert Trauma: Delineations Between Overt and Covert Trauma  

Chapter 2. History and Related Research  

PART II. CONCEPTUALIZING COVERT TRAUMA ACROSS THE LIFESPAN  

Chapter 3. Covert Traumas of Infancy and Childhood  

Chapter 4. Covert Traumas of Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood  

Chapter 5. Covert Traumas of Middle and Older Adulthood  

PART III. COVERT TRAUMA: IMPACT AND SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS  

Chapter 6. Neurological Development and Neurological Functioning  

Chapter 7. Global Functioning and Wellness  

PART IV. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF COVERT TRAUMA  

Chapter 8. Culture and Gender Considerations  

Chapter 9. Social Justice and Advocacy  

Chapter 10. Risk, Protective Factors, and Prevention  

Chapter 11. Covert Trauma and Assessment  

Chapter 12. Covert Trauma and Intervention  

Chapter 13. Future Directions  

Index 

Authors

Tiffany E. Vastardis, PhD, LMHC, NCC, CCTP, CIMHP, CMNCS, ACS, is the founder and clinical director of Impetus Integrative Counseling & Wellness Solutions, PLLC, where she provides evidence-based, trauma-informed, and multiculturally-competent clinical mental health counseling services, infused with expressive and integrative practice via telehealth. Dr. Vastardis is a nationally-board certified counselor and approved clinical supervisor, as well as a licensed mental counselor holding advanced credentials in trauma-informed treatment, integrative mental health treatment, and nutritional clinical mental health intervention. 

Carman S. Gill, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, ACS, is a professor at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Gill is a past president of ASERVIC and has served that organization as conference co-chair twice, as newsletter editor, member of the Board of Directors and Secretary. Dr. Gill has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles on spiritual topics, and she has co-authored a best-selling book on the effective use of the DSM-5 for counselors, recently published the second edition of this book to align with the DSM-5-TR, and co-edited a book on spirituality and religion in counseling.

Instructors

Suggested Courses: 

  • Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
  • Lifespan Development
  • Trauma/Crisis Counseling 

Included Instructor Resources: 

  • LMS Common Cartridge With All Instructor Resources
  • Instructor's Manual
  • Instructor Test Bank
  • Instructor Chapter PowerPoints

Included Student Resources:

  • Chapter Podcasts

Instructor eBook desk copies are available. Follow the two quick and easy steps below. 

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Product Details
  • Release Date: November 28, 2026
  • Paperback / softback
  • 300 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • Number of Illustrations: 6
  • ISBN: 9780826192042
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826186614
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