- Hardcover: 384 pages
- Publisher: American Psychiatric Press Inc. (1 Aug 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0880487208
- ISBN-13: 978-0880487207
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,255,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Unlike most books meant for lay readers, this volume gives a large number of references to back up the statement made, and this is done unobtrusively. This enables the interested readers, especially professional readers (who will find this book most useful to read) to follow up the relevant references. Overall, this is an excellent book. The expertise of the author is coupled with his unusual skill in writing in simple, readable style. It is also a well-organized book."- "Behavorial Research Therapy"
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Traumatic experience is alarmingly prevalent; few people escape its direct or indirect effects. The author has drawn on his wide experience to help laypersons understand the complex and often bewildering impact of traumatic experience. This work provides a comprehensive and readable summary of current professional knowledge for people of diverse backgrounds and education. Those who are struggling to cope with the direct effects of trauma should find the book an informative and also a sensitive guide to better understanding themselves and their experience. Partners and family members of traumatised individuals can gain increased understanding of and empathy with their loved ones, in addition to learning how to be more supportive. Mental health professionals who work with people with a history of trauma should find the book to be a useful digest of current knowledge that they can share with their patients.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As a mental health practitioner, the book provides in depth explanations and information which provides clients with information and validation of symptoms and behaviors.
Unfortunately, not all clients will be able to understand the book because of some terminology. However, it is useful information which can be dicussed in session.
As a person with PTSD, I found the book validating, informatiave, and positive. The author's tone throughout the book, is positive and hopeful. He answered questions I've had for years, but didn't ask.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
One of the best PTSD books I've read.
21 Jun 1997
Format:Hardcover
As a mental health practitioner, the book provides in depth explanations and information which provides clients with information and validation of symptoms and behaviors.
Unfortunately, not all clients will be able to understand the book because of some terminology. However, it is useful information which can be dicussed in session.
As a person with PTSD, I found the book validating, informatiave, and positive. The author's tone throughout the book, is positive and hopeful. He answered questions I've had for years, but didn't ask
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
If You Buy Nothing Else, Buy This
29 July 2001
Format:Paperback
Whether you are a professional working with trauma clients, a person who has undergone significant trauma, or the family member or friend of that person, you MUST get this book.
Buy it because you will want to return to it again and again. Jon Allen writes with compassion and respect about the effects of trauma, both psychological and physiological. In addition, he writes with great humility from a tremendous knowledge base.
The book is a great resource to read either from front to back, or in sections as they seem helpful. Every person I know who has read this book has gained significant insight.
If this review seems effusive, it is because this book is that WELL WRITTEN and USEFUL. It reflects both the horror of trauma as well as the hope for recovery.
It has set a new standard in understanding trauma and the recovery from trauma and is a must read for anyone who claims serious interest in the topic.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Very Good
21 May 2000
Format:Paperback
This book is great for people who have at least a rudimentary understanding of psychology. I had a number of revelations while reading it, and my psychiatrist even borrowed it for a court case he had to appear in.
I've suffered from PTSD for 25 years and found this book to be enlightening and informative. If you are unfamiliar with general psych terms, this book may not be the place to start--otherwise it's very good.
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