The PTSD Workbook, 2nd Edition: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) - Softcover

Williams, Mary Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1572242825 ISBN 13: 9781572242821

Publisher: New Harbinger, 2002

Synopsis

This workbook offers the most effective tools and strategies - recommended by PTSD experts worldwide - to help readers conquer trauma-related symptoms. PTSD is an extremely debilitating anxiety disorder that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Often individuals with PTSD repeatedly reexperience the ordeal in the form of flashback episodes, recurring memories, nightmares, or frightening thoughts. PTSD symptoms include emotional numbness and sleep disturbances, poor concentration, depression, anxiety, and irritability or outbursts of anger. In The PTSD Workbook, two psychologists gather together 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. Readers determine the type of trauma they experienced, identify their symptoms, and learn the most effective techniques and interventions they can use to overcome them.

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Review:

For those who believe that they will never feel normal after a traumatic event, this workbook provides many techniques that survivors can use to jump start their recovery an extremely important tool for growth and strength. James D. Baxendale, Ph.D., CTS" This excellent workbook, based on a rich body of research, will be helpful to anyone who has experienced a sudden, incomprehensible event or suffered lifelong abuse. The authors have provided readers with a clear, comprehensive explanation of trauma, accompanied by practical yet creative exercises to help them manage their trauma symptoms. It s also a valuable resource for clinicians as well as members of the general public striving to understand trauma and return to everyday functioning. Betty Stevens-Guille, Ph.D., C.Psych., Trauma Specialist, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada" "This excellent workbook, based on a rich body of research, will be helpful to anyone who has experienced a sudden, incomprehensible event or suffered lifelong abuse. The authors have provided readers with a clear, comprehensive explanation of trauma, accompanied by practical yet creative exercises to help them manage their trauma symptoms. It's also a valuable resource for clinicians as well as members of the general public striving to understand trauma and return to everyday functioning." --Betty Stevens-Guille, Ph.D., C.Psych., Trauma Specialist, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada "For those who believe that they will never feel 'normal' after a traumatic event, this workbook provides many techniques that survivors can use to jump start their recovery...an extremely important tool for growth and strength." --James D. Baxendale, Ph.D., CTS

About the Author:

Mary Beth Williams, PhD, LCSW, CTS, is an author, researcher, lecturer, and trainer in the area of trauma. In addition, she treats trauma survivors in private practice at the Trauma Recovery Education and Counseling Center in Warrenton, VA. Williams is the former president of the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists She is a trainer for Customs and Border Protection, cofounder of the proposed 501(c)(3) US Vet Source (www.usvetsource.com); and author of many articles, chapters, and books about trauma disorders.

About this edition

• Publisher: New Harbinger
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1572242825
• ISBN 13: 9781572242821
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 171