This is the first authoritative work to examine the psychological determinants and effects associated with the 'fear of flying'. The contents include: Â- the extent and nature of the problem of fear of flying; Â- understanding public perceptions of safety associated with flying; Â- assessment of clients; psychological treatment approaches; Â- the use of specific interventions (e.g. virtual reality) and clinical case studies. It is an up-to-date and wide-ranging handbook, covering theory, research and practice. The international panel of authors are all experienced researchers and clinicians, and are leaders in their respective fields. The book is intended for those who work professionally in commercial and military aviation. This includes aviation psychologists, aerospace medical/nursing personnel, flying instructors, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists and those involved in fear of flying programs. A secondary audience includes researchers, professionals with an interest in anxiety/phobia, travel health clinic nurses and counsellors/therapists. Those who have a fear of flying themselves will also find the contents of interest.
About the Author: Robert Bor DPhil CPsychol AFBPsS UKCP Reg FRAeS is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Free Hospital, London and Visiting Professor of Psychology at London Metropolitan and City Universities, London. He is a Chartered Clinical, Counselling and Health Psychologist and is also a Registered Psychotherapist. He teaches on the MSc in Air Transport Management at City University, London. He provides a 'Fear of Flying' therapy service at the Royal Free Travel Health Clinic. He also acts as a consultant in aviation psychology to a number of airlines and is extensively involved in pilot mental health services. He has published several books and journal articles on aviation psychology. His recent book 'Passenger Behaviour' was also published by Ashgate. He has a Private Pilot's Licence (with ratings). Dr Lucas van Gerwen is a Clinical Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Health Psychologist and a professional pilot. He works for the VALK Foundation, a collaborative venture between the University of Leiden, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Amsterdam Airport Schipol with the aim of helping people to overcome their fear of flying. He is an EAAP (European Association of Aviation Psychology) registered aviation psychologist. He provides stress management training for student pilots with the KLM flying school. He has published several books and journal articles on aviation psychology. He is the founding father of the International World Conferences on Fear of Flying.