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The Definitive Resource for Trauma Survivors, Their Loved Ones, and Helpers

Trauma can take many forms, from witnessing a violent crime or surviving a natural disaster to living with the effects of abuse, rape, combat, or alcoholism. Deep emotional wounds may seem like they will never heal. However, with The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook, Dr. Glenn Schiraldi offers a remarkable range of treatment alternatives and self-management techniques, showing survivors that the other side of pain is recovery and growth.

Live your life more fully-without fear, pain, depression, or self-doubt

• Identify emotional triggers-and protect yourself from further harm
• Understand the link between PTSD and addiction-and how to break it
• Find the best treatments and techniques that are right for you

This updated edition covers new information for war veterans and survivors with substance addictions. It also explores mindfulness-based treatments, couples strategies, medical aids, and other important treatment innovations. ... Read more

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Great resource
Schiraldi took a complex issue and makes it easy to grasp in a well-organized format.It is useful for both the general reader who wants basic information and those who wish to do more in-depth reading.I was impressed with how the physiological concepts are explained, and wish I had read this book before taking introductory psychology courses.I have recommended it to people who have the diagnosis but also to anyone who has or knows someone with a mental illness of any type because much of the information is widely applicable, although what he writes about PTSD is invaluable.Overall I would highly recommend the book without reservation for anyone seeking information on mental illness and especially as a resource for PTSD, it should be a staple in the library of anyone studying the disorder.

Excellent Book
After reading the first 90 pages or so, I finally feel validated that I am not totally losing my mind.I was concerned about that for awhile as stressor upon stressor was piled on my plate.The author did his homework and has fully documented his findings.Now I know that my reaction to the very abnormal is normal, I feel better already.I have a lot of work to do, but relief comes slowly and in small steps.I give this a definite, huge thumbs up and five-star rating.

Very helpful book
As a psychotherapist, I am always struck by the overwhelming complexity of PTSD and the layers of self-denial and avoidance reactions that often isolate a sufferer from the core emotional and sensory trauma. This book helps untangle the chaos of traumatic anxiety and gives us a better way to manage PTSD. I use mindfulness meditation therapy to work with trauma and find it to be most helpful. You might like to learn more about this approach, I also recommend 'The Path of Mindfulness Meditation' available through Amazon.

Second Edition: For the Clinician
Issued ten years ago, the first edition of Schiraldi's PTSD Sourcebook became (at least over time) the "industry standard" orientation text for new counselors and therapists in the VA Healthcare System. Then, as now, it was both comprehensive and easy to understand.

I wondered (in about 2000 or 2001) why it wasn't used as a complete "patient education" piece, but over time, I came to understand that the VA is =very= conservative about such matters. With good reason, at least in some respects: There was material in the first edition that was surely capable of triggering PTSD symptoms in readers who had not yet progressed far enough in therapy to defend against such triggering.

While not a substantial revision of the original, the second edition does add a number of simplified descriptions of therapeutic techniques as well as mentions here and there of newer efficacy research to support these and previously included methods. That said, the second edition continues to be the single best, mass-market text available for understanding PTSD's causes and conditions, as well as doing something meaningful about it.

With regard to the controversy over triggering, my suggestion is simply that while PTSD sufferers with denser, more primitive ego defenses (e.g.: dissociation, rage, nihilistic depressive orientation) require some work before tackling a book like this, most sufferers - and family members alike - will be hugely rewarded for diving in here. Schiraldi's book is "practical" and "hands-on," as opposed to "heavily neurobiological" or "interactionally theoretical."

This is not Bessel van der Kolk's (wonderful) =Traumatic Stress= or even Matthew Friedman's terrific little =Post-Traumatic and Acute Stress Disorders=. But, as a clinician, I found it (once again) to be a very effective re-orientation toward discussing PTSD and its component issues =with= those who are neither neuropsychologists or theory-soaked experts on interactional traumatization, let alone psychopharmacologists.

Schiraldi neatly distills the whole gamut of topics on nature and nurture, as well as stress and de-stress, into one- and two-syllable verbiage we can use to make sense of it all the same way the =patient= will have to make sense of it.

Do I have issues with the book? Of course. Shiraldi does tend towards the VAHS culture's view that one size fits all here and there. And some clinicians who have not themselves worked through their all-or-nothing orientations may get the idea that the author has covered all of the possible bases. He has not. But if he tried to do so, the book would be impossibly large, as well as needlessly difficult for lay readers.

That's a critique, however, that can be made of nearly any mass market book on such a complex subject. On the whole, this is a valuable and worthwhile read for clinicians and patients alike.

WOW!What a great resource for PTSD sufferers.
I have been suffering with anxiety, depression and phobias for most of my life.After discovering through therapy that I suffer from PTSD due to growing up with an alcoholic father, I decided to purchase this book.I've been reading through it and it has been helping me learn a lot about PTSD and how to heal from it.
Chapters include:
the basics of PTSD, symptoms that include anxiety and dissociation
Healing, recovery and growth.
Preparing for the recovery process
Managing symptoms
Treatments (including memory work, therapy, hypnosis, healing rituals, resolving guilt, dream mgmt, etc)
The last few chapters are devoted to "moving on", becoming happy and spiritual as well as having a sense of purpose.
If you are a sufferer of PTSD and grew up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home, I highly recommend this book.This book is great in conjunction with cognitive "talk" therapy with a professional, credible counselor.
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Helpful book
This books lays it out simply, even for a lay person.I have PTSD and needed to learn more about it, and found this book of help to my family and me.I do recommend it.

Educational for both Clinician and Layperson
I am the webowner of "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sanctuary." This book is more clinical, yet is very understandable for the lay person so I also recommend it to everyone. There is a great deal of material in here. Many forms of therapy discussed. Uncovering the trauma, feelings work, ptsd related problems, symptom management, and final healing stages discussed.

Discussion of the clinicial diagnosis and assessment of ptsd - formulating a treatment plan, and assistance with all phases all therapy with trauma patients.

Very helpful and educational book. I highly recommend it.

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After witnessing a violent murder as a small child, Blazie Holling lost the ability to speak. Later she lost her best friend to leukemia, her father to fire and her fiancé to random violence. These traumatic events and many others caused her to become an angry, substance abusing adult who successfully hid her profound grief and anxiety until one day everything just fell apart and she had her first panic attack.This book chronicles how she triumphed over the devastating events she endured in her life and the tools she used to become an emotionally healthy and spiritually fulfilled adult."If you are suffering, grieving, and weak from emotional pain, know that there is a way back to wholeness. Be open to healing no matter how it shows up in your life. Even if you can only take baby steps in the beginning, take them anyway. If you fall, get up and take another step towards wholeness. Beyond the pain and the darkness there is light. Choose life." ... Read more

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emotional triangle
Emotional Triangle is a book filled with awoman's historyenough to haunt you. One with such intensity that you are shocked by the events and continual events that Blazie experiences. A true story of courage and determination and patience and a inner strength that amazes the mind and the heart. Blazie shows us that we can overcome anything with a goal of healing and support of the world around you. Blazie sought out her support through determination to heal herself from tragedy and trauma,greif and loss. Congratulations Blazie. A book to help you along your own healing jouney a good read.

An Amazing Story of one Womans Courage
You know when you pick up a book, and are captivated by the story weaving in front of you?This is how I felt from the moment I picked up Emotional Triangle.Blazie's life story and her story of finding the courage and strength within herself is truly awe inspiring.She has given the world a gift with this book..a gift of her experieces and how she overcame the obstacles that were placed in her life.A gift to all of the readers, because more likely than not, we know someone - or is that someone ourselves? - that has similiar obstacles and may not know how to overcome them. Blazies courageous story includes differing methods she tried in overcoming.These methods and her story just might be the answer you are looking for to help a loved one.Blazie, thank you for being courageous enough to share your compelling story.

Heartfelt
I had been in a really bad place for a long time when a friend told me about this book.At first as I was reading it I got angry. I wondered why someone would tell me to read a book that is so painful to read. As I read the first few chapters I was so mad at my friend, but I just kept reading it so I could ask her why she would torture me with this book. Suddenly, right in the middle of the book there was such a turning point that I honestly believe it has changed my life forever. It's inspiring. It gave me ideas of things to try that I'd never even heard of before and that actually gave me some kind of relief. This is the first time I've ever written a review, however, I've read many novels. I would recommend this book to anyone who has had a loss or multiple losses.

AMAZING STORY
I loved this book and I'm telling everyone to read it! I was just looking for a kindle book to read on the plane when I found this and couldn't put it down until I finished it. These stories drew me in and then to my surprise I wanted to read it again. It gave me such hope as I try to come to peace with the losses of loved ones in my own family. The courageous letters at the back were a bonus, they were so humble, but showed such bravery. This Book gave answers to questions we all ask ourselves when the unimaginable loss of a beloved friend or family member strikes without warning.

Amazing!!!
I enjoyed this book. I know Blazie very briefly from work and she's energetic and cheery. I had no knowledge of her past, and now I can say WOW. For what Blazie has been through, and the person she is today...she is amazing! I truly enjoyed the book. I love true stories and this one is simple and straight forward. Congratulations Blazie! ... Read more

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War, physical and sexual abuse, and natural disasters. All crises have one thing in common: Victims often suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their loved ones suffer right along with them. In this book, couples will learn how to have a healthy relationship, in spite of a stressful and debilitating disorder. They?ll learn how to:

• Deal with emotions regarding their partner?s PTSD
• Talk about the traumatic event(s)
• Communicate about the effects of PTSD to their children
• Handle sexual relations when a PTSD partner has suffered a traumatic sexual event
• Help their partner cope with everyday life issues

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A must read for anyone in a PTSD relationship!
This book is excellent for anyone who is either in a PTSD relationship or family members of PTSD sufferers. PLEASE read this as soon as you can before you make the same mistake I did. My mistake was not knowing how to support my girlfriend, and our relationship became rocky and almost ended. Since I have read this book, we have "started over" and being able to help support her is SO much easier. Also read "Non-Violent Communication" By Dr. Marshal B. Rosenberg. :D

The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Relationship
The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Relatinship helped enhance my understanding of PTSD-something we've heard about so much lately with regard to the military that actually, I thought it only impacted them. But after reading this book, in part because I wanted to know how to be supportive of our returning troops and their loved ones, I now understand that anyone who lives through a traumatic event can develop PTSD. In fact, I came to appreciate why some people in my life had changed after events they experienced that were traumatic for them-and came to wish I'd had this information earlier so that I could have been more supportive. But the good news is, you don't have to have this type of regret. Instead, you can read this book and learn how to support your partner wounded by PTSD so that hopefully, your relationship will be strengthened in unexpected ways vesus harmed by it. Then again, even if you don't have a partner with PTSD, still read this book. Its messages could prove helpful to anyone who wants to be suportive of someone impacted by PTSD. Furthermore, tell everyone you know about this wonderful book with its great case studies that teach skills that could benefit any one of us, actually, since, as Dr. England points out, you never know who might be suffering silently and needlessly.

A synthesis of two long-separate topics:PTSD & Intimate Relationships
There is a substantial clinical literature on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and certainly there are many clinical as well as popular books about improving marriages.However, Dr. England has written what I see as the first self-help book which brings these two domains together. I think it's an important book for this reason alone, and I believe others will follow now that it's defined.PTSD/Relationship -- it's really more than the sum of the two parts, since we learn a lot about relationships when they're under stress, and about individual struggles when in a family context.We can see how communications get distorted, resentments build, and how both people in a relationship become increasingly different from the "real people" they know themselves to be(and previously liked ... though now less and less).Instead of mirroring back at one another their positive qualities, validating and enhancing one another, they get caught-up in distorted images and senseless, mutually hurtful efforts to "set things straight" that only make matters worse:blaming, attacking, diminishing one another's self-worth, escalating anger, etc.

I think readers will find understanding and comfort in this well-written book, feelings of validations that they very much need.However, theyalso will find useful tools for working on lasting relationship change.Dr. England includes many useful references and resources as well.I will recommend the book to my clients.Let's convince her to write a workbook as her next undertaking!

Carl Hindy, Ph.D.

Nashua, NH Psychologist, Marriage Counselor

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An excellent pick for those who don't want to be defined by an event
Letting one's life be controlled by one traumatic event is no way to live. "Conquering Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Newest Techniques for Overcoming Symptoms, Regaining Hope, and Getting Your Life Back" is a guide for the afflicted in dealing with the anxieties related to such things so that they can get their life back on track. With much advice on improving one's mood, building supportive relationships, and getting over the event, "Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" is an excellent pick for those who don't want to be defined by an event.

Conquering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This is an excellent book. Post Traumatic Stress can have many crippling effects on the way one socialized and lived. If you have been through one
or a series of violent events, or seen them. There are exercises to help you cope and either rid yourself of them or know how to deal with them if they have really gotten into your inner being, and can be tapped into a lifetime.
Even many troubling events we hear about (9/11) can get inside us. I feel
sorry for what our Iraq soldiers go through when they come home,and hope they get the awareness or techniques to help. This is best to work with
in conjunction with a therapist. Many are very aware of this problem and how to help you work through it...plus other techniques. Friends as support systems to are greatly helpful. Very very good activities that help!

Recommended for everyone
Perceptive, insightful and well-written.I would recommend this book to
anyone who has any contact with PTSD issues.It should be obligatory to anyone who has experienced trauma on any level.Dr. Lemle Beckner is a gifted writer and original thinker.

Excellent resource
A comprehensive, easy to read self-help resource for people experiencing difficulties, including anxiety, depression and anger, as a result of traumatic experiences. ... Read more

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As far back as we know, there have been individuals incapacitated by memories that have filled them with sadness and remorse, fright and horror, or a sense of irreparable loss. Only recently, however, have people tormented with such recollections been diagnosed as suffering from "post-traumatic stress disorder." Here Allan Young traces this malady, particularly as it is suffered by Vietnam veterans, to its beginnings in the emergence of ideas about the unconscious mind and to earlier manifestations of traumatic memory like shell shock or traumatic hysteria. In Young's view, PTSD is not a timeless or universal phenomenon newly discovered. Rather, it is a "harmony of illusions," a cultural product gradually put together by the practices, technologies, and narratives with which it is diagnosed, studied, and treated and by the various interests, institutions, and moral arguments mobilizing these efforts.

This book is part history and part ethnography, and it includes a detailed account of everyday life in the treatment of Vietnam veterans with PTSD. To illustrate his points, Young presents a number of fascinating transcripts of the group therapy and diagnostic sessions that he observed firsthand over a period of two years. Through his comments and the transcripts themselves, the reader becomes familiar with the individual hospital personnel and clients and their struggle to make sense of life after a tragic war. One observes that everyone on the unit is heavily invested in the PTSD diagnosis: boundaries between therapist and patient are as unclear as were the distinctions between victim and victimizer in the jungles of Southeast Asia. ... Read more

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perposterous!
I am a clinical social worker who suffered in the past from debilitating PTSD.Due to great strides by my colleagues in psycho-therapeutic work and EMDR, I can testify that PTSD is very real and not an illusion.If you have any cluster of symptoms close to PTSD, don't waste your money on this book.Go find a certified EMDR therapist who can really help you heal.

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This book is an extraordinarily honest attempt to think outside the institutional box and look for a more complex set of truths.Allan Young was grappling with the experience of seeing the creation of a diagnosis through a political and economic process.He was looking at how that process actually marginalized the people so diagnosed, and limited the resources and attention they received, after being pigeon-holed as having "PTSD".Dr. Young was in no way trivializing the terrible experiences or the suffering experienced by the veterans; on the contrary, he was saying that this diagnosis and the way the diagnosis shaped their treatment was not necessarily either helpful or in their best interests.The negative reviewers of this book either didn't read it or got it exactly backwards.This book is/was a groundbreaking attempt to show that psychiatric diagnoses do not necessarily match the actual experiences of the sufferers, or respond to their real suffering in a helpful way.

Effects of severe trauma are real, not imagined
Anyone who refuses to understand the horrible effects of being severely traumatized cannot possibly know how to treat the problem he does not believe exists.Thankfully, it appears Mr. Young has not been a soldier who has witnessed the death and mayhem of others around him, a soldier who has been a prisoner of war, a witness to the Twin Towers falling on 9/11/01 or a child growing up in a home where domestic violence, rape and incest are an everyday problem.Thankfully, Mr. Young was probably not one of the children or school staff who witnessedthe Columbine shootings.Thankfully, he was probably not a Floridian who suffered through four hurricanes in the summer of 2004.Mr. Young believes PTSD sufferers blame their psychological problems on their abuser or abusers.Yes, if the trauma causing the effects of PTSD were the result of an abuser, we do blame the abuser.If an animal is beaten since birth, whose fault is it the animal cowers?Unless the animal is taken from that environment and placed in a loving home, the animal cannot heal.PTSD sufferers do not want to suffer.We want healing.We need understanding eyes, not judgmental pointing fingers.I do not believe every person who suffers trauma experiences PTSD.Yet, there are those of us who do suffer from trauma.PTSD is a name for very real psychological problems.PTSD is not a label mental health professionals casually diagnose.Anyone who espouses to Mr. Young's kind of thinking is simply ignorant of others suffering.In his bio at Amazon, he credits living with African Americans as an eye-opening experience.Why did he have to live with African Americans before he could understand their culture?Did he not have a single African American contact before his Portland experience?If he could not understand African Americans before living with them, he certainly cannot understand the plight of a PTSD sufferer with an open-mind to their severe pain.Readers of this review, please do not read Mr. Young's unprofessional ideas in this book without talking to PTSD sufferers yourself.The real data is from the PTSD sufferer.

In reponse to my intemperate fellow Bostonian
This is a groundbreaking study of a "condition" whose popularity has grownway out of proportion to the limited evidence for its validity as aclinical entity.PTSD fits a profession's need for a "serious" mentaldisorder that requires psychotherapy as its primary mode of treatment, at atime when medications have come to be seen as the primary treatment frommost Axis I psychiatric disorders.Just as importantly it meets the needsof patients who need a "reason" (or perhaps a "culprit") to account fortheir misery other than the mere fact of being ill.However, close studyof the condition itself reveals that there is nothing intrinsic whichdistinguishes it from garden variety depression with prominent anxiety andintrusive rumination.It has been known since time immemorial that suchconditions will arise independently of the issues which may occupy theminds of their sufferers.But now, as a consequence of thesocio-historical milieu into which PTSD was born, it has become the favoreddiagnosis for those who see their emotional troubles as the responsibilityof someone else.In this book the nature of that historical milieu is welldescribed. Professor Young has broken a powerful taboo in opening thistopic up for discussion, and his remarkable work of scholarship deservesthe highest praise.

E puor si muove
Young ideas' are not new. Many psychologists and psychiatrists workingwith persons in extreme situations have arrived to the same point: PTSD isan ethnocultural invention of Euro American Psychiatry. The so-called"PTSD-symptoms" are frequent. The syndrome is a construct. AllanYoung collects evidence in passionate but scientific way. This book is amust for all students of mental health science that want to give to theirprofession a wider scope than just what one can get from a cookbook ofeuroamerican diagnosis that blinds more than helps as DSM-IV. Life is muchmore than DSM-IV and this book contributes to seeing that in an excellentmanner. ... Read more

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A police officer in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan was desperate andwide open to emotional pain. On the outside he looked all right, buthe wasn't. His post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms wereclassic. He was emotionally ill. This book is a must for lawenforcement agencies and personnel throughout the country. ... Read more

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Told it like it is
Having been a cop myself for almost 18 years along with being injured five times in five years, being diagnosed with PTSD, and also having to take a medical retirement-Ken hits the highlights of being a cop.
Few people know what it's like to go to work and some days have life or death situations happen several times in a day.Ken's book tells of the fight AFTER the fact of "mind against body."
After doing booksignings myself (ONE STANDS ALONE)in several states this summer, I've had to mention Ken's book several times.It is a true "been there, done that."Thank the Good Lord he made it out okay and is bringing PTSD among cops to the public eye!I'll definatly give itfive stars!

PTSD
I never realized policemen were human until I read this book! I found the book very interesting and read it in two days.I have a new respect for policemen - it can't be easy!

A note to Ken and others - I am not apoliceman but I did have PTSD about a memory that was tormenting me.Ihave had major success in dealing with it through my excellent therapistand the use of a technique called EMDR (I think it stands for Eye MovementDesensitize Reprogram).This technique has been incredibly successful forme.

You are not alone!
My applause to Ken Rogers for articulating his lived experience of post traumatic stress disorder.As a mental health practitioner familiar with treating children and adults who have suffered trauma, I join Ken in hishopefulness that spreading the message, "you are not alone," toour public servants will support them in their struggle to reclaim theirlives and heal from the hurt of PTSD.

Carol A. Chambers, PHD, LLP, LPCLimited Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor

PTSD and Police Officers
Outstanding accounts of Ken's life as a police officer. The content is well organized and readable. From the moment I picked the book up, I had a really hard time putting it down. I read the entire book in less than twodays. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a real problem that has been hiddenfrom the public for years and has just recently been attributed to policeand emergency service work. The general public's perception of a policeofficer is one who is stone faced and feels no emotion, but Ken makes yourealize through his personal accounts, that police officers are human aswell. Great Job.

A new appreciation for police offiers
This book is unique.It is written by a policeman, describing his own feelings.

After reading this book, I have a whole new appreciation for police officers and what they are exposed to on a daily basis.Thankgoodness, there are people who want to do that job.

Ken Rogers describesthe stressful events that caused his traumatic stress disorder, but doesn'tgo into so much detail that your focus is lost on the events.

Heclearly points out that the "victims" can be just as much thepolice officers as the person or persons involved in any violent situation. Our society doesn't see policeman as victims of their occupation.

Youwill realize from reading this book that the damaging feelings are thosenever discussed.He was not the type of person who reached out or trustedothers with his feelings.After being involved in a shooting, not only washe traumatized by his reactions, but he also wasn't able to reach out toothers for help - for a long time.

It is very clear that he wrote thisbook to help other police officers.And just as important -- he wrote thebook to help his family & friends have a better understanding of thetrauma he felt. ... Read more

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"Ilona Meagher is a powerful advocate for American combat veterans of all generations. With mental health issues facing hundreds of thousands of returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, Moving A Nation to Care brings desperately needed attention to the devasting hidden costs of war. Anyone who wants to 'support the troops' should read this important book."--Paul Rieckhoff

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in our returning combat troops is one of the most catastrophic issues confronting our nation. Yet, despite the fact that more than 25 percent of the troops that have left the military since 2003 have been diagnosed with PTSD, and that many who suffer symptoms are unlikely to seek help because of the stigma of this terrible disease, our government has remained willfully neglectful the plight of our veterans.

Moving A Nation to Care: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and America's Returning Troops is a grassroots call to action designed to put the issue of PTSD in our returning troops front and center before the American public. In addition to presenting interviews with Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffering with PTSD, this book is the most comprehensive resource to date for concerned citizens who want to understand the complex political, social and health-related issues of PTSD, with an eye toward "moving our nation to care" to do what is necessary to help our fighting men and women. ... Read more

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Meagher's Review
Ilona Meagher has captured the essence of the growing epidemic related to PTSD symptoms and its victims and provides insights concerning future policy changes directed towards prevention and early treatment.This is a powerful read.I am an OIF veteran and have found hope in numbers and validation throughout this book.Also reference Meagher, I. (2007). The war list: OEF/OIF statistics at [...].

PTSD STORIES
THE PTSD PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY RETURNING VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS IS REAL AND IN MANY INSTANCES UNRECOGNIZED. THE BOOK GOES INTO THE HISTORY OF PTSD, WHEN IT WAS NOT GIVEN A NAME PRIOR TO THE VIET NAM WAR EXPERIENCES, AND GIVES AN ACCURATE HISTORY OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE PROBLEM. THE BOOK IS A GOOD STARTING POINT FOR THOSE WHO HAVE THE PROBLEM OR THINK THAT THEY DO, BUT DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO GO FOR HELP.

An excellent book that helped bring a national tragedy to light.
This small book is no longer cutting edge but is an excellent read regardless.Ilona's research and concise writing was instumental in bringing the true scope of Post Tramatic Stress Disorder to light.The fact that we are doing positive things to help our returning soldiers today is at least in some measure due to this book. Plus, it is an easy read! Borrow it or buy it... but, read it. Warning, it will be hard not to care after reading this!

Moving a Nation to Care - this is an amazing book!
This is truly an amazing book. It is very helpful and it really gives you hope that people are starting to take note and take action to help these families.

disappointed
I felt as if I was reading a "report" from the internet and not an informative book on PTSD.Too much political bias for me, could have done w/out that, very slick job.There were a few interesting and valid view points and facts, but the meat and potatoes of this book could have been written in 20 pages in bullet format. I don't care much for reading books that are a compilation of information from other books. I have read many of her sources books and found them far more helpful and valuable.

I am a strong supporter of our military and understand PTSD and it's affects all too well. I have lost two Soldiers to suicide upon return from Iraq. If I weren't already in the mix I am not so sure this book would "move" me to care, I was hopeful by the title and reviews that it would inspire others to do just that "care" more and get involved.At some points I felt like I was reading anti-war, anti-American rhetoric and not about PTSD.The bias in the media and our own politicians wanting this war to be failure has hurt our Troops more than anything.I do agree Rumsfeld was an idiot and screw up in her political expressions.

I found no inspiration in this book, other than to agree the DOD needs to start tracking suicides of our Veterans post deployment, some are hard to call like high speed car accidents late at night, intentional or accident? I do agree more of us need to put pressure on the VA and politicians to force the VA to function properly now and not later, but again nothing in this writing stirred any fire from within.Maybe if PTSD and war is new to you it might, I can only hope.

Enough already w/understanding and research of PTSD, we have enough information and it's time to start progressive, productive treatment and support. As the author points out PTSD has been around since the dawn of war.The VA has always been poorly managed and needs to be cleaned up, this is nothing new, wecan't blame all of it on Iraq and the Stan influx or present administration, though they do need to step up.During peace time no one cared what the VA was doing and now our country is paying the price in more ways than one. I did agree that the miitary and gov have created some nice catch 22's for our guys returning so they don't have to spend the money to take care of our Soldiers and Marines.

So I painfully give this book one star, just was hoping for more. ... Read more

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Post traumatic stress disorder develops after exposure to one or more terrifying events that have caused, or threatened to cause the sufferer grave physical harm. This book discusses how trauma-focused cognitive therapy can be used to help children and adolescents who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.

Cognitive therapy is frequently used to treat adults who suffer from PTSD with proven results. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder provides the therapist with instructions on how CT models can be used with children and young people to combat the disorder. Based on research carried out by the authors, this book covers:

• assessment procedures and measures
• formulation and treatment planning
• trauma focused cognitive therapy methods
• common hurdles.

The authors provide case studies and practical tips, as well as examples of self-report measures and handouts for young people and their parents which will help the practitioner to prepare for working with this difficult client group.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an accessible, practical, clinically relevant guide for professionals and trainees in child and adolescent mental health service teams who work with traumatized children and young people.