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Terrible events are very hard to deal with. Those who go through a catastrophic life experience often feel permanently changed by the impact of what has happened. They become numb and shut off from those around them, or grief or guilt may constantly weigh them down. Memories of horrifying scenes may intrude unexpectedly during waking hours while sleep may be disturbed by vivid, unpleasant dreams. Traumatic stress responses, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder are psychological conditions that result from a person's coping mechanisms having been completely overwhelmed by a terrible experience. These 'flashbacks' may be so severe that sufferers may feel that they are losing their sanity and subsequently become ever more isolated in their distress. To overcome the effects of trauma it is necessary to change those reactions and begin to see events in a different light. This book demonstrates, with practical advice and tested exercises, how to find new, effective ways of coping with, and finally overcoming traumatic stress.
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Ann Wetmore is the author of Overcoming Traumatic Stress, along with Claudia Herbert. She is a registered psychologist practising in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She specialises in treating adults experiencing traumatic life events, transitions, and/or major stressors. Since 2001, she has held an Adjunct Assistant Professor appointment in the Clinical Psychology Department at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Claudia Herbert is Director of the Oxford Development Centre Ltd and the Oxford Stress and Trauma Centre. Ann Wetmore is a registered psychologist practising in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Claudia is the author of Overcoming Traumatic Stress. She is Director of the Oxford Development Centre and the Oxford Stress and Trauma Centre and is a professor at the Institute of Cognitive Science in Grosetto, Italy.
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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a sufferer of PTSD this book made me realise I was not "Crazy", or "abnormal", my body and mind was just trying to cope with the truama that had been inflicted upon it. It gives logical and rational advice to help rebuild a life following a traumatic experience, be it a car accident, being kidnapped, or raped. The step by step guides to recovery serve as a reminder of how far you've come towards recovery, and allow you, perhaps for the first time, to start laying the bricks to build the path to recovery. The Authors are to be commended on this amazing piece of literature
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was recommended this book by my councillor. It has really helped me to understand what I am going through. I had a breakdown in November 2009 after years of abuse and then my home burning down and was finding things really difficult. This book really opened my eyes to understand what was going on in my head and that my reactions were perfectly normal under the circumstances. If you've been through Post Traumatic Stress or know someone that has it I recommend that you read this book to gain valuable insight to whats going on.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Good techniques in the book enabling people suffering from Traumatic Stress to understand and feel that they are not alone. Useful for people who are seeking a better understanding of how Traumatic Stress may be affecting someone close to them. Its not a book that you need to read cover to cover more a dip in book especially if you are one of the sufferers of Traumatic Stress. I found it helpful.
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Essential reading
This book is brilliant in conjunction with specialist help should you need it. It provides so much insight to traumatic stress & how to deal with it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Ae Daley
Fulfilling a definite need
On searching for material to help a patient suffering from post-traumatic stress following a road traffic accident, I found this guide really hit the spot. Read more
Published 9 months ago by A. W. Stirling
overcoming Traumatic Stress
Being a sufferer of PTSD i found the book very informative. The book also helped my family and friends understand to a degree what was affecting me . Read more
Published 13 months ago by storme75
excellent book on traumatic stress
A superb series, this book contains lots of useful info for both clinicians and the general public alike..
easy to read & digest
easy to read & digest
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