"In the early 1970s, Penny Coleman married Daniel O'Donnell, a young Vietnam veteran. It soon became clear to her that Daniel was deeply troubled. As their relationship began to unravel, Daniel tried to kill himself. Tragically, he was ultimately successful. Daniel was sufferin…
This book brings together the latest knowledge from attachment research and neuroscience to provide a new approach to treating trauma for therapists from different professional disciplines and diverse theoretical backgrounds. The field of trauma suffers from fragmentation as bra…
A workbook for survivors of all types of trauma, offering activities, realization techniques, and self-evaluation questionnaires designed to help survivors develop inner resources for coping, self-understanding, and self-care. Readers will work on issues of self-worth, control, …
Even when the worst has happened, it is possible to feel good again. This compassionate workbook has already helped tens of thousands of trauma survivors start rebuilding their lives, with a focus on the posttrauma present. Full of practical strategies for coping and self-care, …
This workbook for survivors of trauma emphasizes strategies for coping in the present and does not ask readers to dwell on the traumatic experience itself. Brief vignettes are noted with a symbol so that readers can skip them if they are too distressing. Readers will find strate…
Evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating PTSD in an array of specific populations and settings. This timely, practical guide for busy professionals: Covers strategies for those working in specialized practice settings, such as primary care facilities, prisons, and ho…
Offers advice to people living with someone suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder on how to assess the situation, manage their own reactions, find professional help, and protect children who may be in the household.
Describes the trauma experiences of twelve individuals along with details of their interactions with their therapists.
The many faces of post-traumatic stress disorder
Person-centered instead of theory-centered, this resource provides a basic context for understanding how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people and those around them. Compassionate, firsthand knowledge of the different ways in which PTSD manifests itself are descri…