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Book SynopsisThis book shows practitioners how to use mindfulness-based interventions to treat PTSD and related conditions. People suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other consequences of trauma face daunting challenges. Although many clinical treatments target symptoms of PTSD, an optimal treatment strategy would also address the many health problems that co-occur, such as chronic pain, substance misuse, and depression.
To address this need, this book offers mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs). These therapeutic treatments aim to change the patient’s relationship to thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and associated behaviors through an attitude of non-judgment, curiosity, openness, acceptance, and kindness. MBIs can help clients at any stage of recovery and be used in tandem with standard PTSD therapies. David Kearney and Tracy L. Simpson show practitioners how to guide the patient through meditation practices such as breathing medi
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why Mindfulness-Based Interventions for PTSD?
Chapter 2: Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) for other consequences of trauma, including depression, substance misuse, chronic pain, and other somatic syndromes
Chapter 3: Practical Considerations for Offering Mindfulness-Based Interventions to People with Traua Histories
Chapter 4: Reflections on Teaching Specific Mindfulness Practices
Chapter 5: Moving Forward
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About the Authors
