Overwhelming Injustice and Posttraumatic Blame Theory: Psychological Wellbeing In Frontline Services

By Claire Carter

Welcome to this publication into overwhelming injustice in emergency first responder roles, armed forces and healthcare services and the hypothesis of Posttraumatic Blame, which is introduced for the first time. Symptoms of embitterment, moral injury and PTSD seem to be a common experience for many frontline workers and their partners; including feelings of humiliation and shame, anger, perceived injustice and betrayal. Some individuals appear unable to 'move-on' from feeling victimized and wronged, which in turn may inhibit their post traumatic growth and PTSD recovery. The experience may create disaffection and underperformance. Chronic embitterment can lead to a marked preoccupation with the pursuit of justice, holding those responsible to account, seeking vindication and rumination on revenge. This book explores predisposing factors to PTED and Moral Injury, as well as possible measures of prevention, treatment and therapeutic options. Case studies are used, to demonstrate real life examples of perceived moral injury or injustice; and the impact these experiences can have on individuals and others through vicariousness.

Caution: Contains some details of trauma and explicit language.

International Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, book review: This book is lucid, important, novel, original, engaging, deserving of praise, provides the reader with razor-sharp insights and is indispensable for practitioners supporting patients or clients. The author "craves a new direction, with a more narrow focus...This book clearly articulates and unpicks a subject in urgent need of additional research - Posttraumatic Blame Theory. This book provides, at its core, no small measure of hope. Posttraumatic Blame theory... in my view, beyond being (merely) intellectually interesting...may prove important for the field. What is provided is a superbly rendered and comprehensive analysis into the effects of injustice, MI, and embitterment upon the treatment and recovery of those with PTSD.

Former Chief Constable Andy Rhodes, Policing National lead for wellbeing and Engagement stated: "This is important research, which breaks new ground as it delves deeper into the lived experience of those who spend their working days and nights dealing with trauma. I defy anyone who has worked in such an environment to not recognise how embitterment, moral injury and burnout emerge as recurring themes. Claire's book educates us in this regard and helps us adopt a more compassionate approach when we see these attitudes and behaviours in people who deserve to be supported not judged - Highly recommended."

Lt Col (Retd) Richard Dorney, MBE, MSTJ, MSC (War and Psychiatry, Kings College London) & TRiM trainer, stated: "This book is an important work that brings a great deal of clarity to the general subject of MI and PTED. I think this area is underestimated by managers. I have seen first hand, the profound and damaging sense of betrayal, anger and guilt. Claire's work is invaluable and very useful to those of us seeking a deeper understanding of MI." -

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08F6YD1PS
• ISBN13: 9798667244325
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"