Author: Arielle Schwartz Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1529312159 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Those affected by complex PTSD commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them - that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed. Though untrue, such beliefs can feel extremely real and frightening. Difficult as it may be, facing one's PTSD from unresolved childhood trauma is a brave, courageous act - and with the right guidance, healing from PTSD is possible. Clinical psychologist Dr Arielle Schwartz has spent years helping those with C-PTSD find their way to wholeness. She also knows the territory of the healing firsthand, having walked it herself. This book provides a map to the complicated, and often overwhelming, terrain of C-PTSD with Dr. Schwartz's knowledgeable guidance helping you find your way. In The Complex PTSD Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma, while applying a strength-based perspective to integrate positive beliefs and behaviours. Examples and exercises through which you'll discover your own instances of trauma through relating to PTSD experiences other than your own, such as the following: * Information about common PTSD misdiagnoses such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance abuse, among others. * Explorations of common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT, DBT, and mind-body perspectives. * Chapter takeaways that encourage thoughtful consideration and writing to explore how you feel as you review the material presented in relation to your PTSD symptoms. The Complex PTSD Workbook aims to empower you with a thorough understanding of the psychology and physiology of C-PTSD so you can make informed choices about the path to healing that is right for you and discover a life of wellness, free of C-PTSD, that used to seem just out of reach.
Author: Mary Beth Williams Publisher: New Harbinger Publications ISBN: 1608827054 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 398
Book Description
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely debilitating anxiety condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal. Although many know that this mental health issue affects veterans of war, many may not know that it also affects victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, natural disasters, crime, car accidents and accidents in the workplace. No matter the cause of their illness, people with PTSD will often relive their traumatic experience in the form of flashbacks, memories, nightmares, and frightening thoughts. This is especially true when they are exposed to events or objects that remind them of their trauma. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to emotional numbness, insomnia, addiction, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. In The PTSD Workbook, Second Edition, psychologists and trauma experts Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula outline techniques and interventions used by PTSD experts from around the world to offer trauma survivors the most effective tools available to conquer their most distressing trauma-related symptoms, whether they are a veteran, a rape survivor, or a crime victim. Based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the book is extremely accessible and easy-to-use, offering evidence-based therapy at a low cost. This new edition features chapters focusing on veterans with PTSD, the link between cortisol and adrenaline and its role in PTSD and overall mental health, and the mind-body component of PTSD. This book is designed to arm PTSD survivors with the emotional resilience they need to get their lives back together after a traumatic event.
Author: Pete Walker Publisher: ISBN: 9789798760549 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This book is a practical guide to recovering from lingering childhood trauma. It is copiously illustrated with examples of the author's and his clients' journeys of recovering. It is a comprehensive self-help guide for working through the toxic legacy of the past
Author: Tamara McClintock Greenberg Publisher: New Harbinger Publications ISBN: 168403972X Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 193
Book Description
Reclaim your life from C-PTSD with this powerful and compassionate workbook. If you’ve experienced long-term or repeated trauma—such as childhood abuse or neglect, domestic violence, betrayal, or prolonged emotional abuse—you may struggle with intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, shame, and distrust toward others. You should know that you aren’t alone, your pain is real, and there are ways to improve your mental health and begin to heal. This compassionate and evidence-based workbook can help you get started. This workbook offers an integrative approach for coping with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, mentalization, and relational therapy. You’ll learn the most effective strategies to manage symptoms, overcome painful memories, and build self-confidence. Most importantly, you’ll find validation that your feelings aren’t “crazy” or “outsized,” and discover the skills needed to help you reclaim your life. This empowering workbook will help you: Identify and understand the root cause of your C-PTSD Overcome fear, hypervigilance, and avoidance Balance emotions before they interfere with daily life Seek out and maintain relationships based in equality and respect
Author: Mary Beth Williams Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458746054 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 538
Book Description
Trauma survivors need to find ways to work through their experiences and get a sense of meaning and understanding is great. While the majority of those who have experienced direct trauma or who have witnessed trauma will heal, even persons who do not develop full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, will experience a number of the symp...
Author: Arielle Schwartz Publisher: ISBN: 9781683733799 Category : Languages : en Pages : 178
Book Description
Clinicians working with complex trauma are honored with the most sacred of tasks: to bear witness to clients' suffering and to attend compassionately to their wounds. In The Complex PTSD Treatment Manual, clinicians will find the road map they need to conduct successful therapy with clients who have experienced prolonged exposure to traumatic events. Combining the science and art of therapy, Dr. Arielle Schwartz seamlessly integrates research-based interventions with the essentials of healing to create a whole-person approach to trauma treatment. Drawing from her years of experience in working with trauma survivors, Dr. Schwartz provides clinicians with the tools they need to become a trustworthy companion to trauma survivors and become capable of guiding a healing journey for clients with a history of abuse or neglect. Within these pages, you will find: - Essential interventions that strengthen mindful body awareness, enhance distress tolerance, cultivate self-compassion, and facilitate trauma recovery - Over 50 practices, worksheets, and self-reflection points to utilize in each stage of the client's therapeutic process - Integration of several therapeutic approaches for trauma treatment, including relational therapy, mindful body awareness, parts work therapy, CBT, EMDR, somatic psychology, and practices drawn from complementary and alternative medicine
Author: Greenfiled Gayla Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 104
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"At times I felt that nothing was going to end the distress I was feeling, experiencing more than 10 flashbacks a day of the abuse I suffered as a child. It was a long process of recovery, with lots of bumps along the road, but the right medication and long-term therapy with someone I came to trust, has changed my life." Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD, sometimes abbreviated to c-PTSD or CPTSD) is a condition where you experience some symptoms of PTSD along with some additional symptoms, such as you commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them―that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed―constant feelings of emptiness or hopelessness―feeling like nobody can understand what happened to you avoiding friendships and relationships, or finding them very difficult―feeling as if you are permanently damaged or worthless―feeling as if you are completely different to other people―often experiencing dissociative symptoms such as depersonalisation or derealisation―regular suicidal feelings. Facing one's PTSD is a brave, courageous act―and with the right guidance, recovery is possible. In Treating Complex PTSD Traumatic Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors. Discover your path to recovery with: ◆ Examples and exercises―Uncover your own instances of trauma with PTSD activities designed to teach you positive strategies. ◆ Expert guidance―Explore common PTSD diagnoses and common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, CBT, and mind-body perspectives. ◆ Prompts and reflections―Apply the strategies you've learned and identify PTSD symptoms with insightful writing prompts. Find the tools you need to work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control with this mind-body workbook.
Author: Greenfield Gayla Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 76
Book Description
"At times I felt that nothing was going to end the distress I was feeling, experiencing more than 10 flashbacks a day of the abuse I suffered as a child. It was a long process of recovery, with lots of bumps along the road, but the right medication and long-term therapy with someone I came to trust, has changed my life." Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (complex PTSD, sometimes abbreviated to c-PTSD or CPTSD) is a condition where you experience some symptoms of PTSD along with some additional symptoms, such as you commonly feel as though there is something fundamentally wrong with them―that somewhere inside there is a part of them that needs to be fixed―constant feelings of emptiness or hopelessness―feeling like nobody can understand what happened to you avoiding friendships and relationships, or finding them very difficult―feeling as if you are permanently damaged or worthless―feeling as if you are completely different to other people―often experiencing dissociative symptoms such as depersonalisation or derealisation―regular suicidal feelings. Facing one's PTSD is a brave, courageous act―and with the right guidance, recovery is possible. In Treating Complex PTSD Traumatic Workbook, you'll learn all about C-PTSD and gain valuable insight into the types of symptoms associated with unresolved childhood trauma. Take healing into your own hands while applying strategies to help integrate positive beliefs and behaviors. Discover your path to recovery with: ◆ Examples and exercises―Uncover your own instances of trauma with PTSD activities designed to teach you positive strategies. ◆ Expert guidance―Explore common PTSD diagnoses and common methods of PTSD therapy including somatic therapy, CBT, and mind-body perspectives. ◆ Prompts and reflections―Apply the strategies you've learned and identify PTSD symptoms with insightful writing prompts. Find the tools you need to work through C-PTSD and regain emotional control with this mind-body workbook.
Author: Mary Bet Williams Publisher: ISBN: 9780369307804 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 572
Book Description
Trauma survivors need to find ways to work through their experiences and get a sense of meaning and understanding is great. While the majority of those who have experienced direct trauma or who have witnessed trauma will heal, even persons who do not develop full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, will experience a number of the symptoms of post-traumatic stress: flashbacks; intrusive thoughts and memories; hyperreactivity; avoidance of persons, places, things, and other triggers; jumpiness; and other symptoms. Other persons have experienced lifelong traumas that are character changing; many of these people suffer from a syndrome that researchers are just beginning to describe, called complex PTSD. This workbook was conceptualized as a resource for the survivor who experiences a few or many of the symptoms of PTSD or complex PTSD. When we were first asked to develop this book, we asked colleagues to share exercises that might help survivors do the work themselves. We also began to focus on the exercises we use in our own clinical work. Indeed, our clinical experience is what makes us qualified to author this book. Both of us are primarily grunt workers in the trenches of the field of trauma. We have met with many clients on a regular basis for both short-term and long-term therapy. That extensive experience allows us to say that though the road of healing may be long and difficult, healing can and does happen. In this workbook, you will have the opportunity to complete numerous exercises that will give you insight into your symptoms, your beliefs, your behaviors, and your feelings about the trauma or traumas you endured. Many of these exercises can be completed in the book itself, so that the book becomes a record of your recovery from trauma as well as a resource for you to turn to again and again throughout that recovery. Other exercises can be completed in a separate notebook or journal, which can also be used to expand upon the exercises you complete in the book or to record your other thoughts and feelings along your journey to healing. We hope that this book will help you on that journey.
Author: Alexander Wood Phd Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781687211477 Category : Languages : en Pages : 182
Book Description
Are you a sufferer of PTSD? Is the condition seemingly endless and ruining your life? Do you want to be able to regain control of your mind and your body? PTSD can affect anyone and is not something that is solely confined to members of the armed forces who have seen combat, although this is traditionally what many of us think of first when we hear the words. But from car accidents, the trauma of death, violence or even being diagnosed with a life-threatening condition, sufferers come in all shapes and sizes. The symptoms are complex and varied but can be treated and The Complex PTSD Workbook aims to show you how, through simple yet effective management techniques like: Understanding PTSD The range of holistic treatments available Emotional regulation and healing Communication and social skills Sexual healing Tips for the workplace And much more... For anyone who has ever suffered the effects of PTSD, you know what challenges you face right now and those that lie ahead. But now you know that there is help available that is right at hand whenever you need it, in this handy workbook that will provide a platform for your recovery. Get a copy and start the healing process now! (*Buy the Paperback version of this book and you will get the Kindle version for FREE)
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