In the context of recent natural disasters, global terrorism and awareness of the impact of smaller scale disasters, there is a need for improved understanding of the needs of individuals and communities in the aftermath of traumatic events. At the same time, there is a need for the development of skills and support for those helping them. This revised and expanded edition of this highly successful book consolidates the core elements of good practice, while bringing theory and practice issues fully up-to-date. As with the first and second editions, the book can be used both as a guide to best practice and a resource for instant reference when staff are faced with an incident. It also provides up-to-date case studies to give practical examples of how theory can be translated into practice and points the way for further more specialised study. Significantly, it shows how the skills discussed can be transferred to individual clinical practice Order from chaos is essential reading for all those who are or may be involved in supporting those who are experiencing the impact of trauma in their lives. It is also an invaluable resource for trainers in the field, and to social work and health and social care students and their teachers.