Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

More than 13 million Americans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and one out of 13 adults will develop it in their lifetime. Recent worldwide crises and events including the Iraq war; the September 11th attacks; numerous Columbine-like events; the Catholic Church child molestation scandal; and the Katrina tragedy in New Orleans, continue to present thousands more PTSD cases each year in all age groups. This book helps victims make sense of the events that led to their illness and teaches them how to create a new reality with specific advice and action plans that put them on the road to recovery and long-term healing.

On September 3, 1999, Ute Lawrence was involved in a horrific eighty-seven-car highway pile-up, the worst in Canadian history, that saw eight people killed. In The Power of Trauma, she draws on her mind-altering experience to develop a profound new perspective on life that has actually empowered her. Lawrence was nearly stopped in her tracks after staring death in the face, and her lengthy and successful career as a magazine publisher soon ended as she battled the haunting memories of that tragic day. Her intense struggle with post traumatic stress disorder and the lack of helpful and compassionate guidance and information inspired Lawrence to share her experience, and her powerful healing, with others. In this candid and illuminating guide, Lawrence details the symptoms of the disorder, the therapies and programs that eventually led her to a more balanced and fulfilling life, and interviews with the professionals who aided her along her journey from a paralyzing experience to a pilgrimage of self-discovery. The Power of Trauma will help those who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder to better understand and accept their symptoms. Trauma doesnt have to be a life sentence. This guide will help you take steps to heal and positively transform yourself.

More than 13 million Americans experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and one out of 13 adults will develop it in their lifetime. Recent worldwide crises and events including the Iraq war; the September 11th attacks; numerous Columbine-like events; the Catholic Church child molestation scandal; and the Katrina tragedy in New Orleans, continue to present thousands more PTSD cases each year in all age groups. This book helps victims make sense of the events that led to their illness and teaches them how to create a new reality with specific advice and action plans that put them on the road to recovery and long-term healing.

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...

If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, you may feel a wide range of emotions, such as anxiety, anger, fear, and depression. The truth is that there is no right or wrong way to react to trauma; but there are ways that you can heal from your experience, and uncover your own capacity for resilience, growth, and recovery. Overcoming Trauma and PTSD offers proven-effective treatments based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you overcome both the physical and emotional symptoms of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This book will help you find relief from painful flashbacks, insomnia, or other symptoms you might be experiencing. Also included are worksheets, checklists, and exercises to help you start feeling better and begin your journey on the road to recovery. This book will help you manage your anxiety and stop avoiding certain situations, cope with painful memories and nightmares, and determine if you need to see a therapist. Perhaps most importantly, it will help you to develop a support system so that you can you heal and move forward.

In his landmark book, The Time Paradox, internationally known psychologist Philip Zimbardo showed that we can transform the way we think about our past, present, and future to attain greater success in work and in life. Now, in The Time Cure, Zimbardo has teamed with clinicians Richard and Rosemary Sword to reveal a groundbreaking approach that helps those living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to shift their time perspectives and move beyond the traumatic past toward a more positive future. Time Perspective Therapy switches the focus from past to present, from negative to positive, clearing the pathway for the best yet to come: the future. It helps PTSD sufferers pull their feet out of the quicksand of past traumas and step firmly on the solid ground of the present, allowing them to take a step forward into a brighter future. Rather than viewing PTSD as a mental illness the authors see it as a mental injury—a normal reaction to traumatic events—and offer those suffering from PTSD the healing balm of hope. The Time Cure lays out the step-by-step process of Time Perspective Therapy, which has proven effective for a wide range of individuals, from veterans to survivors of abuse, accidents, assault, and neglect. Rooted in psychological research, the book also includes a wealth of vivid and inspiring stories from real-life PTSD sufferers—effective for individuals seeking self-help, their loved ones, therapists and counselors, or anyone who wants to move forward to a brighter future.

PTSD Workbook For Adults: Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Effective But Simple Techniques For Regaining Emotional Control This workbook is the perfect way to help you understand PTSD, what it is, and the best way to heal your mind and body. By using the materials provided, you will be able to do all of that without having to spend thousands of dollars in therapy and searching for other methods that are the right fit for you. PTSD Workbook For Adults: Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder With Effective But Simple Techniques For Regaining Emotional Control is a comprehensive and simple manual for learning about the different ways PTSD and trauma affect your everyday life. This book aims to help you find the right treatment so you can start healing through learning about trauma and how to recognize your triggers, and by listening to success stories and choosing the best course of treatment for yourself. You can start regaining control over your life and begin the journey to healing and finding yourself again. Overcoming Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be a daunting experience without the proper guidance and information. When you recognize that you have symptoms like anxiety, stress, or sleeping problems related to trauma, finding the right information or approach can be intimidating. This is why, with this book, we will engage in a conversation about PTSD, about trauma and how it affects humans. The consequences of untreated PTSD can lead to higher suicide rate, unemployment, and homeless rate which also increase the number of people who consume drugs and abuse substances, broken families, more crime, and other social factors. That is why this book focuses on understanding PTSD and embracing the best treatment for you. Start your journey towards healing through this book. We have endeavoured to give you the best theoretic bases necessary to understand PTSD and its different treatments in order for you to regain control over you healing process with relaxation and meditation techniques as well as how to avoid and control panic and anxiety attacks. Inside You Will Find: What are trauma and PTSD as well as their relationship with memories and the appearance of triggers? Different anecdotes and success stories of trauma victims that will help you understand the different ways trauma affects people. The different kinds of treatments, including therapeutic approaches and holistic approaches to healing. And different meditation and relaxation techniques and activities to relieve stress and anxiety. Don’t waste this opportunity. Learn how to understand and heal your PTSD and change your life by healing renewal from your trauma and finding yourself again.

'I've seen their work first hand when it came to my own fear of flying - they are a great team' HOLLY WILLOUGHBY The Speakmans' powerful and life-changing guide to conquering anxiety and living a more positive life. The world's leading life-change therapists, the Speakmans, share a passion to help people lead happier and less inhibited lives. Their intellectual curiosity guided them through years of extensive research into behaviourism and conditioning, which led to the creation of their groundbreaking behavioural change therapy known as 'Schema Conditioning'. Based on the Speakmans' unique coaching method this book provides the key to eliminating anxiety. If you suffer from generalised anxiety, panic attacks or feel abnormally anxious about certain things, the Speakmans show you that you can overcome these conditions successfully and enjoy a healthy, carefree life.